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title: "Research, Design and Fabrication of a piece of public art in memory of SS Stockport and its crew"
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# Research, Design and Fabrication of a piece of public art in memory of SS Stockport and its crew

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17fca70f-baaf-46af-a0cb-55da57fc8c22

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has conducted a public procurement process for the project titled "Research, Design and Fabrication of a piece of public art in memory of SS Stockport and its crew". This tender falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and relates to a project located in Stockport, North West England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 3rd April 2018. The contract, valued at £30,000, is scheduled to commence on 23rd April 2018 and run until 30th September 2018, with installation expected around July/August 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for artists, sculptors, and metalworkers, particularly those who are skilled in creating durable and maintenance-free public art. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in collaborating with local councils and stakeholders will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will not only contribute creatively to the project but also play a crucial role in engaging with the community through the design and installation process, making it an excellent chance for growth in the public art sector.

## Notice

Stockport Council (SMBC) is seeking to appoint an artist(s)/sculptor(s)/metalworker(s) to research, design and fabricate a piece of public art in memory of S.S. STOCKPORT and its crew. The public art must be fabricated, delivered and installed in time for the completion of TCAP Scheme 402 at Knightsbridge, Stockport (anticipated July/August 2018). Installation will be undertaken by SMBC's Principal Contractor. The successfully appointed artist will be required to deliver the artwork to a single agreed location and oversee the installation and provide advice and guidance accordingly. The site forms part of a wider improvement scheme known as the Town Centre Access Plan (TCAP) and is close to the River Goyt and will be visible from the junction of Knightsbridge/Warren Street/Corporation Street/Great Portwood Street. The public art must be both aesthetically sensitive and appropriate in its nature given the subject matter and be robust and durable and meet the Stockport Public Art Principles. . The proposed public art and subsequent tender response and associated budget/price MUST include an accompanying information panel/lectern outlining the history of S.S. Stockport, the final wording of which is to be agreed with Council Officers and the Chairman of the Royal Navy Association. We require the services of an artist(s)/sculptor(s)/metalworker(s) who can clearly demonstrate that they possess the appropriate experience, skills and artistic capability to work with the Council and key stakeholders including, members of the public, Council officers and Councillors in order to ensure that the artwork is appropriate and fit for purpose. The opportunity is open to artist(s)/sculptor(s)/metalworker(s) working with media that is suitable for creating robust/durable, permanent piece of public art that requires minimal/nil maintenance; see objectives/requirements for further details. The artist(s)/sculptor(s)/metalworker(s) must be able to clearly demonstrate the ability to deliver and install the permanent decorative railings within the specified Contract Period in time for the completion of the TCAP 402 Scheme (anticipated July/August 2018).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac063faa-42c1-4ef9-966b-f7b7f0eefb9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLING THE SQUARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 May 2018 at 10:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac063faa-42c1-4ef9-966b-f7b7f0eefb9d
- 5 Mar 2018 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac063faa-42c1-4ef9-966b-f7b7f0eefb9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac063faa-42c1-4ef9-966b-f7b7f0eefb9d
  5th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ec0f4eb2-6c20-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/

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