---
title: "T26-003BUS Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b7f"
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buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# T26-003BUS Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b7f

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## Summary

Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking qualified mural artists for the Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026, aimed at creating public murals to enhance the public realm and celebrate local culture in the region. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is open for submissions until 18th February 2026, with inquiries accepted until 4th February 2026. This open competition is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations and has a tender value of £20,000. The contracted period is from 2nd March to 28th November 2026, focusing on locations in Strabane, Newtownstewart, and Castlederg, with support from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Strabane Public Realm project.

This opportunity offers unique prospects for artists experienced in artistic creation and interpretation services, facilitating engagement with the public and contributing to cultural developments within the community. Businesses specialising in artistic services, such as those provided by individual artists and entertainers, stand to benefit significantly. The project is an ideal platform for artists seeking to forge alliances with local authorities and enhance their portfolios by showcasing their work in prominent public spaces. This procurement is a chance to build reputation and secure future opportunities within the public sector's creative and cultural projects.

## Notice

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced mural artists for the delivery of a series of public murals as part of the Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026. This scheme forms part of DCSDC's commitment to enhancing the public realm, supporting placemaking and celebrating local cultural identity across the district. The project is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) and the Strabane Public Realm project. The appointed artist will work as Artist in Residence leading the development and delivery of murals in Strabane, Newtownstewart, and Castlederg. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005451-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92312000 - Artistic services
- 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists
- 92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 15:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005451-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005451-2026
  21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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