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title: "W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard"
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# W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d028b83-54ac-4f51-aac0-bab24a8bf842

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## Summary

Derby City Council has commissioned a contract titled "W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard" under the industry category of "Works of art" (CPV code: 92311000). This procurement process focuses on the creation of permanent public artworks and is set in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a direct award, with the award date being 18th November 2025 and a contract period running from 2nd December 2025 to 1st January 2027. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £60,000, and is now completed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in unique artistic creations, particularly for sculptors and artists interested in public art. The contract was awarded to Sculpture Works Ltd, a small and medium enterprise (SME), indicating the suitability and encouragement for SMEs to engage in such opportunities. Companies operating in the art and cultural space, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality permanent installations, will find this contract beneficial for business growth and exposure within public infrastructure projects. Engaging in such collaborations can open further opportunities with local councils and enhance the business's portfolio.

## Notice

The commissioning of unique artwork/s to the Friar Gate Bridge Derby that identify the division between the bridge and the new Goods Yard public open space. This commission is funded by the council Section 106 specifically for public art works and can only be spent on permanent public art works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4024d4-35af-45b6-8afc-d87eec80e165 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCULPTURE WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92311000 - Works of art
- 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4024d4-35af-45b6-8afc-d87eec80e165

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4024d4-35af-45b6-8afc-d87eec80e165
  13th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk/

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