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title: "Public Art Commission, Broadway Didcot"
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buyer: "SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Public Art Commission, Broadway Didcot

Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e04b

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## Summary

South Oxfordshire District Council has initiated a tender for the "Public Art Commission, Broadway Didcot," focusing on the installation of a bespoke metal gateway. This project is part of the redevelopment of 116-120 Broadway, Didcot, aimed at enhancing the town's public realm and supporting the Didcot Garden Town 'Cultural Spine'. As a public authority under sub-central government classification, the council is in the tender stage of the procurement process. The tender, classified under services and involving metalworking, installation of gates, and artistic services, follows an open procurement method suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The tender process will end on 28th September 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 2nd November 2026, concluding on 31st December 2027. This project is located in region UKJ14, United Kingdom, with a gross contract value of £72,000.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in metalworking, architectural installations, and artistic services to contribute to a culturally significant project. Firms experienced in integrating functional and sculptural artwork into architectural frameworks will find this project well-suited to their expertise. Additionally, companies that prioritise sustainability, accessibility, and high-quality craftsmanship, especially those eligible under the SME category, can significantly benefit from this open competition. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio within public sector projects, aligning with the area's growing commitment to high-quality urban redevelopment. The project's potential to shape the Didcot’s identity and enhance residents' daily experiences offers participating firms a unique platform for business growth and community impact.

## Notice

South Oxfordshire District Council is commissioning an artist to design and fabricate a bespoke metal gateway forming part of the wider redevelopment of 116-120 Broadway, Didcot. The gateway will mark the transition from the busy Broadway frontage into a semi-private communal courtyard serving new homes and Class E spaces within a mixed-use, affordable housing development. The redevelopment seeks to regenerate a prominent town centre site along Didcot's Broadway, contributing to the Didcot Garden Town 'Cultural Spine' and supporting ambitions for a high-quality, welcoming and distinctive public realm. The project combines new housing, the retrofit of a historic shopfront building, and active ground-floor uses, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, accessibility and long-term quality. This commission is identified within the Didcot Garden Town Public Art Plan as part of a broader ambition to embed high-quality, integrated public art within key regeneration sites and movement corridors across the town. Didcot Garden Town promotes public art not as an add-on, but as an intrinsic element of placemaking, helping to shape identity, enhance the public realm, and improve the everyday experience for residents and visitors as the town continues to grow and change. The gateway is envisaged as a functional and sculptural artwork, integrated into the architectural metalwork package for the site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075799-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45262670 - Metalworking
- 45421148 - Installation of gates
- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075799-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075799-2026
  10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sebp.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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