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Helensburgh Outdoor Museum - Community Competition Artwork Commission (HOM - CCAC)

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council, a regional authority based in Lochgilphead, UKM, has concluded the procurement process for the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum – Community Competition Artwork Commission (HOM – CCAC) project. This initiative aimed at acquiring artistic services to design, fabricate, and install an artwork in collaboration with the North Clyde Archaeological Society. The artwork is to be located in Helensburgh and integrated into the museum's display. The tender was executed using an open procedure, with the procurement classified under services focusing on general public services. The award was made to Beltane Studios Ltd, a small enterprise situated in Peebles, with a contract signed on 24 February 2026 at the value of £5,500. The contract period involves delivering the artwork within 180 days of the signing date.

This project was an exciting opportunity for businesses in the arts and crafts sector, particularly those specialising in public art installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in artistic collaborations and experience in public service delivery were well-suited to apply. The open procurement method facilitated a fair competition, allowing local and non-EU foreign bids, thus ensuring a diversity of artistic expressions. Businesses looking to leverage their creative services for regional authorities can find growth prospects in similar initiatives, strengthening their portfolio in the community art sector and enhancing their visibility within public sector procurements.

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Notice Title

Helensburgh Outdoor Museum - Community Competition Artwork Commission (HOM - CCAC)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council, in conjunction with the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Design Panel, would like to procure artistic services to work in collaboration with North Clyde Archaeological Society, to design, fabricate and install an artwork based on their concept.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council, in conjunction with the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Design Panel, would like to procure artistic services to work in collaboration with North Clyde Archaeological Society, to design, fabricate and install an artwork based on their concept. The service will deliver an artwork within the Outdoor Museum, fixed onto a granite plinth, that will bring to life the winning idea from the North Clyde Archaeological Society.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820251
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550467
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92311000 - Works of art

92312000 - Artistic services

92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELTANE STUDIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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