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title: "Orchard Street Tunnel Artwork (Central Gateway Project)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06994d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Orchard Street Tunnel Artwork (Central Gateway Project)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06994d

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is inviting tenders for the "Orchard Street Tunnel Artwork" as part of the Central Gateway Project. This procurement falls under the services industry category and focuses on artistic and literary creation and interpretation services. The tender, available for artists and arts facilities, is currently in the "tender" stage, with submissions required by 10th June 2026. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, the project aims to appoint an artist to design and execute artwork within the Orchard Street tunnel. This open competition is below threshold with a total value of £43,200 including VAT, and bidders are encouraged to submit their applications via email through detailed brief on the Creative Central NCL website. The services are anticipated to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude by 1st April 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in art supplies, creative services, and the operation of arts facilities. Smaller businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, are particularly well-suited to compete for this project, given the eligibility criteria and the open nature of the competition. The project not only offers financial gain but also enhances visibility and reputation within the creative industry, particularly in the Northeast of England. Participation in this tender could provide valuable exposure and opportunities for future projects within public space enhancement initiatives.

## 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 Orchard 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/044633-2026 |
| 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 | 14 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 | £36,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| 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

- 14 May 2026 at 17:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044633-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044633-2026
  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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