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title: "Life in the Multiverse, an interactive digital artwork located in the Sainsbury Centre's Living Area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab52"
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published: "2025-10-09"
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# Life in the Multiverse, an interactive digital artwork located in the Sainsbury Centre's Living Area

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab52

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Life in the Multiverse, an interactive digital artwork located in the Sainsbury Centre's Living Area." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on works of art and services provided by individual artists, and is situated in Norwich, UK. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition. The contractual agreement was signed on 23rd September 2025, with the contract period extending from 24th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, showcasing an award value of £34,200. The process, marked as complete, is associated with legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Libby Heaney Studio Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses specialising in interactive digital artworks, particularly those with a focus on art and technology, are well-suited to opportunities of this kind. The direct procurement method, which facilitates streamlined decision-making without competitive bidding, may present further opportunities for creative, niche service providers aiming to provide innovative solutions in public art installations. This approach allows for unique proposals and collaborations to flourish within the public sector's arts and culture initiatives.

## Notice

The Sainsbury Centre is creating a new commission, provisionally titled 'Life in the Multiverse'. This allows the public to enter into a 'multiverse', which includes shaping sound and entering a digital space.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063591-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIBBY HEANEY STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92311000 - Works of art
- 92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 09:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063591-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063591-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uea.ac.uk
- https://libbyheaney.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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