---
title: "Painting the Centre Promenade with Artwork"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058427"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-08"
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# Painting the Centre Promenade with Artwork

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058427

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Painting the Centre Promenade with Artwork" was initiated by Bristol City Council, which is situated at City Hall, College Green, Bristol. The contract involved the installation of public artwork on the promenade and was categorised under the works industry, with a specific focus on road-surface painting work. Located in the UKK11 region, the process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 7th August 2025 and stretching until 30th November 2025. The procurement method used was direct, executed below threshold without competition, in accordance with legal basis 2023/54.

This project offers significant opportunities for businesses in the arts and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in public art installations. Given the nature of the work, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in artistic projects, especially those with experience in external surface artwork, stand to benefit from such contracts. Upfest Ltd, an SME based in Bristol, was selected as the supplier, demonstrating a promising avenue for similar businesses to leverage local public art projects for growth. The opportunity to extend or renew the contract further enhances potential business prospects for companies keen on building a robust portfolio within public sector contracts.

## Notice

This contract is to deliver installation of public artwork for the centre promenade. A team of artists will paint the artwork according the specifications laid out by the lead artist.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047257-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UPFEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233221 - Road-surface painting work

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 12:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047257-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047257-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4146

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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