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Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is actively inviting bids for the "Tarbert Heritage Scheme: Community Mural and Wayfinding - Design and Delivery" project, funded by Historic Environment Scotland, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the Council itself. This project seeks to create distinctive, place-based public artwork, along with a wayfinding experience that celebrates Tarbert’s identity as a historic fishing village. The procurement is in the tender stage, using an open procedure, with a submission deadline set for 14th August 2026, and the award expected to start on the same day. This initiative is part of a heritage-led regeneration programme, aiming to enhance community wellbeing and economic resilience in the Kintyre peninsula region, particularly in the locale of Tarbert on the shore of Loch Fyne, UKM6.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in public art and creative design services to contribute to a long-term project that demands a three-year commitment. Businesses with expertise in high-quality mural design, story-driven community projects, and innovative wayfinding solutions are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The project not only promises to enrich the local cultural landscape but also offers the chance to be part of a high-visibility initiative that enhances both community engagement and tourism, thereby offering a platform for substantial business growth and industry recognition.

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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.

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=JUL560712
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20264 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • 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.

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