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title: "Forth Street Tunnel Artwork (Central Gateway Project)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069948"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Forth Street Tunnel Artwork (Central Gateway Project)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069948

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council invites artists to submit proposals for the Forth Street Tunnel Artwork, a part of the broader Central Gateway Project. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 10th June 2026. The goal is to appoint an artist to design and paint artwork for the tunnel, enhancing the local public space in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. The tender falls under the services category, specifically related to art and literary creation. With a total budget of £42,000 (£35,000 net), the procurement method is an open competition, and submissions must be emailed as specified in the brief available on the Creative Central Newcastle website.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for artists, especially those specialising in public art and creative installations, to gain exposure and enter into a collaborative venture with a prominent city council. The project aligns well with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of delivering unique, impactful designs. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain recognition within the arts community, contributing to their broader business growth and reputation within the public arts sector.

## Notice

As part of the wider Central Gateway Project, Newcastle City Council is undertaking a 2 stage open call process to appoint an artist to design and paint artwork into the Forth Street tunnel. The briefs will be shared Creative Central Newcastle artists networks and promoted across arts opportunity websites and portals to provide significant reach. The tender brief will be shared on platforms including: - Art Rabbit website - Arts Council - Arts Jobs website - Creative Central NCL website, and promoted social media channels - Creative Central NCL newsletter - Social media platforms such as Culture Vulture. The intention is for the artwork to enhance the public realm as part of the wider Central Gateway Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046141-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046141-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 16:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044617-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046141-2026
  20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044617-2026
  14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://creativecentralncl.co.uk/opportunities/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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