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title: "Sculptural Comets"
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buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
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# Sculptural Comets

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bb4f853-c62f-4049-9f26-36f48398a82c

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## Summary

The Wigan Council has awarded a contract for the off-site fabrication of artist-designed play features comprising four sculptural comets. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below threshold. The contract value is £35,500 GBP, with a contract period starting on June 1, 2024, and ending on May 31, 2025. The tender period for this award closed on May 9, 2024, at 12:00 PM with the award being granted on the same day. The procurement falls under the industry category of Musical instruments, sports goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials, and accessories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in sculptural fabrication and art installations to engage with the Wigan Council's vision of incorporating land art and regenerative sculpture within the Haigh Hall woodlands. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. The contact person for inquiries regarding this tender is Mark Holden from Wigan Council, located at Wigan Life Centre, College Avenue, WIGAN, England, with a postal code of WN11NJ.

## Notice

Wigan Council require a sculptor for the off-site fabrication of artist designed play features comprising four sculptural comets. The comets are to be constructed of fire-resistant fibreglass and other materials as specified by the artist. During construction and prior to final installation a ROSPA safety inspection and health and safety appraisal will be undertaken with any design modifications incorporated prior to arrival on site. The early commissioning of the sculptural play features will ensure that a) the installation requirements can be fully described to the tendering main works contractors and b) programme delays are avoided when on site. The future vision for Haigh Hall woodlands is to engage communities with land art, regenerative sculpture, and site-specific sculpture inspired by the heritage and environment. Following a bid to ACE a successful project grant was agreed to match fund NLHF to build on the initial project impact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a497fd6-42a3-4c65-84c3-587f74d97e6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,500 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVID BETHELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

## Release History

- 9 May 2024 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a497fd6-42a3-4c65-84c3-587f74d97e6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a497fd6-42a3-4c65-84c3-587f74d97e6f
  9th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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