---
title: "Creative Commission to Transform Hereford Museum's Stair Hall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f18"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# Creative Commission to Transform Hereford Museum's Stair Hall

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f18

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council has completed the procurement process for a creative commission to transform the stair hall of the redeveloped Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. The project, titled "Creative Commission to Transform Hereford Museum's Stair Hall", falls under the services category, specifically artistic and literary creation and interpretation services. The procurement was conducted using an open method with a below-threshold, open competition, marked by a "light touch" procurement regime. The contract was awarded to Lothar Goetz, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The contract period starts on 26 January 2026 and ends on 30 May 2027, with a gross contract value of £54,000. The procurement was in line with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, indicating compliance with current legislation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for creative SMEs looking to showcase their capabilities in public art installations. It represents a chance to be part of a transformative project that not only enhances a historical setting but also contributes to the local cultural fabric. Businesses adept in artistic installations and those that can blend contemporary designs with historical themes are ideally suited for such projects. Enterprises with a focus on creativity, quality, and interpretation services will find similar opportunities rewarding as they offer a platform to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in public authority collaborations. Such projects can lead to increased visibility and further business development in the artistic sector.

## Notice

Contract for a creative partner to design, realise and install a bold and transformative artwork in the stair hall of the newly redeveloped Hereford Museum & Art Gallery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005962-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 30 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOTHAR GOETZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 16:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005962-2026
- 15 Jul 2025 at 09:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039845-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 09:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039835-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005962-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039845-2025
  15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039835-2025
  15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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