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Tarbert Heritage Scheme: Community Mural and Wayfinding - Design and Delivery (HES/Lottery Funded)

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council procured design and delivery services for a community mural and wayfinding project in Tarbert, on the shore of Loch Fyne on the Kintyre peninsula. The work forms part of the Tarbert Heritage Scheme, a heritage-led regeneration programme funded by Historic Environment Scotland, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the council. The appointed provider is expected to create distinctive, place-based public artwork reflecting Tarbert’s identity as a working fishing village, including an outdoor large-scale mural, a “You are Here” style map and associated interpretive elements. The project aims to highlight fishing-community stories, improve wayfinding through creative and accessible design, enhance the village visually, and support community wellbeing, skills development and economic resilience. It is a services contract managed by the council.

The procurement is complete and was run as a single lot through an open procedure. Bids were submitted electronically, with the tender closing at 12:00 on 14 August 2026 and bid opening at the same time. The award period began on 14 August 2026. Conor Price Engineering Limited trading as CPE Consultancy was awarded the contract, with an awarded value of £19,750 excluding any stated additions. The award was made on 10 September 2026 and the contract was signed on 10 September 2026. The contract is active and runs from 14 September 2026 to 30 September 2029. Two bids were received, both from SMEs, and both were submitted electronically. Variants were not allowed and bids had to be in English.

For suppliers assessing future heritage, placemaking or community-art work with Argyll and Bute Council, this award shows demand for a small, focused team able to combine creative design with practical delivery. Credible bidders would need experience developing distinctive public artwork rooted in local identity, engaging with community stories, and translating those stories into accessible visual interpretation. Relevant capability includes designing and delivering large outdoor murals, producing clear public wayfinding and map-based information, and coordinating associated interpretive elements in a live village setting. Suppliers should be able to work across heritage, community wellbeing and local regeneration objectives, while managing a multi-year project and delivering a durable, high-quality finished result. The participation of SMEs indicates that specialist smaller providers can compete, particularly where they can demonstrate an integrated design-and-delivery approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tarbert Heritage Scheme: Community Mural and Wayfinding - Design and Delivery (HES/Lottery Funded)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council wish to contract with an external party to deliver distinctive, place-based public artwork, and a wayfinding experience that captures Tarbert's identity as a working fishing village, while inviting reflection on its past, present, and future. This project will: - Highlight stories of the fishing community - Improve wayfinding through creative and accessible design - Create a high-quality mural and associated interpretive elements that visually enhance the village We are seeking a facilitator/team who can commit to a 3 year project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To deliver distinctive, place-based public artwork, and a wayfinding experience that captures Tarbert's identity as a working fishing village, while inviting reflection on its past, present, and future. The project legacy will include: - An outdoor, large-scale mural - A 'You are Here' style of map This project will: - Highlight stories of the fishing community - Improve wayfinding through creative and accessible design - Create a high-quality mural and associated interpretive elements that visually enhance the village. This work forms part of Tarbert Heritage Scheme, a five-year heritage-led regeneration programme, funded by: Historic Environment Scotland, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Argyll and Bute Council. The scheme focuses on safeguarding Tarbert's historic environment while supporting community wellbeing, skills development, and economic resilience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837553
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564393
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
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

Conor Price Engineering Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560712&idx=1
    22nd July 2026 - THS Mural Wayfinding ITQ v1.docx
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560712&idx=2
    22nd July 2026 - ABC GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT_SERVICES.docx
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560288
    Tarbert Heritage Scheme: Community Mural and Wayfinding - Design and Delivery (HES/Lottery Funded) - Argyll and Bute Council wish to contract with an external party to deliver distinctive, place-based public artwork, and a wayfinding experience that captures Tarbert's identity as a working fishing village, while inviting reflection on its past, present, and future. This project will: - Highlight stories of the fishing community - Improve wayfinding through creative and accessible design - Create a high-quality mural and associated interpretive elements that visually enhance the village We are seeking a facilitator/team who can commit to a 3 year project.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560712
    Tarbert Heritage Scheme: Community Mural and Wayfinding - Design and Delivery (HES/Lottery Funded) - Argyll and Bute Council wish to contract with an external party to deliver distinctive, place-based public artwork, and a wayfinding experience that captures Tarbert's identity as a working fishing village, while inviting reflection on its past, present, and future. This project will: - Highlight stories of the fishing community - Improve wayfinding through creative and accessible design - Create a high-quality mural and associated interpretive elements that visually enhance the village We are seeking a facilitator/team who can commit to a 3 year project.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564393
    Tarbert Heritage Scheme: Community Mural and Wayfinding - Design and Delivery (HES/Lottery Funded) - Argyll and Bute Council wish to contract with an external party to deliver distinctive, place-based public artwork, and a wayfinding experience that captures Tarbert's identity as a working fishing village, while inviting reflection on its past, present, and future. This project will: - Highlight stories of the fishing community - Improve wayfinding through creative and accessible design - Create a high-quality mural and associated interpretive elements that visually enhance the village We are seeking a facilitator/team who can commit to a 3 year project.

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