---
title: "Invitation to Quote for the KTHI Public Art Project, Kirkwall, Orkney"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000535310"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-20"
---

# Invitation to Quote for the KTHI Public Art Project, Kirkwall, Orkney

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000535310

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is inviting bids for the Kirkwall Townscape Heritage Initiative (KTHI) Public Art Project in Kirkwall, Orkney, under an open procurement method. The contract is valued at £30,000 and the tender period began on 14th March 2018, with bids due by 6th April 2018. The initiative aims to enhance the vibrancy of public spaces in Kirkwall by incorporating public art that narrates the town's heritage.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for art and design firms, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to showcase their creativity and contribute to community heritage projects. Businesses with experience in public art installations or similar cultural projects would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as it requires a strong understanding of artistic interpretation linked to local history.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council is seeking an artist to deliver the Kirkwall Townscape Heritage Initiative (KTHI) Public Art Project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council is seeking an artist to deliver the Kirkwall Townscape Heritage Initiative Public Art Project. The KTHI public art project is an element of the KTHI interpretation strategy - The Story of Kirkwall. The strategy identifies key heritage theme that help to explain the history and development of the town and its people. The KTHI public art project will develop and deliver public art in Kirkwall that will add to the interest and vibrancy of the public space and contribute to heritage awareness in Kirkwall.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317158 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2018 - 7 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PIDGIN PERFECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317158
- 14 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313447

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR313447&idx=2
  15th March 2018 - KTHI Interpretation Strategy (P802 - January 2018)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR313447&idx=3
  15th March 2018 - KTHI Interpretation Strategy (P802 - January 2018)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR313447&idx=1
  14th March 2018 - ITQ Kirkwall Townscape Heritage Initiative Public Art Project
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313447
  Invitation to Quote for the KTHI Public Art Project, Kirkwall, Orkney - Orkney Islands Council is seeking an artist to deliver the Kirkwall Townscape Heritage Initiative (KTHI) Public Art Project.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317158
  Invitation to Quote for the KTHI Public Art Project, Kirkwall, Orkney - Orkney Islands Council is seeking an artist to deliver the Kirkwall Townscape Heritage Initiative (KTHI) Public Art Project.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000535310

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