---
title: "The Coracle Trail - Collaborative Placemaking Project for High Streets and Visitor Economy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060261"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# The Coracle Trail - Collaborative Placemaking Project for High Streets and Visitor Economy

Buyer: BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060261

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Borough of Telford & Wrekin for the project titled "The Coracle Trail - Collaborative Placemaking Project for High Streets and Visitor Economy." This initiative falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting sculptural services. The procurement took place in Telford, Shropshire, with the completion of the tender stage and the contract period scheduled from 19 January 2026 to 31 January 2026. This project's procurement method was direct, classified as "below threshold - without competition," illustrating a streamlined procurement process under legislative framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in sculptural services or related artistic endeavours to collaborate on a high-profile placemaking project. The localisation to multiple UK regions, including the areas from UKC to UKK, ensures diverse geographic engagement and exposure. Businesses particularly adept at designing, manufacturing, and installing artistic structures would find this project beneficial for enhancing their portfolios and expanding their influence within the public sector marketplace. Opportunities such as these could significantly contribute to business growth by showcasing creativity and execution excellence in civic improvements.

## Notice

The grant funding is specifically to support the design, manufacture, and installation of eleven (11) galvanised steel coracles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001679-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN |
| Locality | TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIK BURNS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 08:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001679-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001679-2026
  9th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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