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title: "W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060439"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
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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-h6vhtk-060439

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard" was initiated by Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority. This process, classified under the artistic services category, involved the commissioning of unique public artworks to identify the division between the Friar Gate Bridge and the new Goods Yard public open space in Derby, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 1st December 2025, marking its active status from 2nd December 2025 through to 1st January 2027, with a total contract value of £72,000. The procurement stage is fully complete, having followed a 'below threshold' and 'direct' procurement method without competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in artistic services, particularly those specialising in sculptural and public art projects. Companies like Sculpture Works Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to engage in such projects due to their expertise in creating permanent artworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on innovative art installations could find opportunities for business growth by engaging in similar publicly funded art initiatives, enhancing their portfolios and contributing to community-focused art environments.

## 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002491-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 09:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002491-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002491-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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