---
title: "Bespoke Artistic Metal Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064707"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Bespoke Artistic Metal Works

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064707

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## Summary

Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of bespoke artistic metal works at the Taunton Transport Hub. The procurement process for this project, titled "Bespoke Artistic Metal Works," falls under the services category and was completed through a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £206,040 gross (£171,700 net), was signed on 4th February 2026, with the work period commencing on 5th February 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2026. The project location is within the region UKK23 in Taunton, Somerset.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the artistic and creative services sector, particularly those specialising in metal artistry and installations. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, custom metalwork could benefit significantly by seeking similar opportunities within public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those located in the United Kingdom, appear to be well-suited to compete for such contracts given the scale and nature of the requirements. The awarded supplier, inspired Metal, highlights the potential for SMEs to successfully secure and execute government contracts within this niche industry.

## Notice

Supply & Installation of Bespoke Artistic Metal Works - Taunton Transport Hub

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010010-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £171,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRED METAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92311000 - Works of art

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010010-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010010-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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