---
title: "Buckie Gateway Artwork"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000570404"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-02-01"
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# Buckie Gateway Artwork

Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000570404

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## Summary

The Moray Council is initiating a public procurement process for the 'Buckie Gateway Artwork', with a budget of £23,500. This project is aimed at creating a gateway feature that captures the heritage of Buckie, located at the Tesco Roundabout on the A98. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with all interested parties advised to register on Public Contracts Scotland for further details. The planned communication date for future notices is set for 1st April 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for both emerging and established UK-based artists, particularly those specialising in public art and community engagement projects. Competing businesses can leverage their skills in design and heritage interpretation to propose innovative concepts that resonate with both local residents and visitors. Artists should be prepared to develop their proposals for public display and public consultation after the initial selection process.

## Notice

A Gateway feature will mark the entrance to Buckie by capturing the heritage of Buckie in a contemporary manner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this competition is to create and install a gateway feature which meets the theme and specifications set out within the artists brief. The gateway feature will mark the entrance to Buckie by capturing the heritage of Buckie in a contemporary manner and should appeal to both locals and visitors. It should aim to engage, educate and intrigue the public within the context of Buckie's history. The full briefing document can be accessed by registering your interest. To do so you will have to initially register on Public Contract Scotland. This will then allow you to access the Artists brief uploaded with this notice. Please contact procurement@moray.gov.uk should you experience any difficulty in registering your interest.. This is an open competition that provides an exciting challenge for new, emerging or established UK-based artists.Shortlisted artists will be asked to work up their proposals to be put on display for the public to comment on, before the winning artwork is selected.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343916 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELGIN |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV30 1BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343916

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB343916&idx=4
  13th February 2019 - Approximate measurements for location designated within the original artist brief for information.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB343916&idx=1
  1st February 2019 - Artists Brief Buckie Gateway Competition
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB343916&idx=2
  1st February 2019 - Additional Site Information 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB343916&idx=3
  1st February 2019 - Additional Site Information 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343916
  Buckie Gateway Artwork - A Gateway feature will mark the entrance to Buckie by capturing the heritage of Buckie in a contemporary manner.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000570404
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=570404

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