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title: "Prior Information Notice of Upcoming Public Art Works, Dundee"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625894"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-07-16"
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# Prior Information Notice of Upcoming Public Art Works, Dundee

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625894

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## Summary

Dundee City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process to solicit proposals for upcoming public art works, specifically for the creation of a promenade and enhancements to the national cycle route from Broughty Castle to Marine Place, Monifieth. The estimated budget for these works is £150,000. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is tender, with a future notice date set for 7 September 2020. The project is classified under the general public services category and will take place across various sites in Dundee, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for artists and creative businesses specialising in public art and placemaking to expand their portfolios. Suitable competitors may include experienced artists, design firms, and service providers that can offer innovative concepts aimed at enhancing public spaces and promoting active travel initiatives. Given the emphasis on artistically impactful solutions that encourage walking, cycling, and a sense of community, those with a strong background in public engagement and creative design will likely find this procurement particularly advantageous for growth.

## Notice

Dundee City Council are progressing with designs to create a Promenade and upgrade the national cycle from Broughty castle to marine Place Monifieth. A Future Contract Opportunity has arisen for the Provision of a suitably experienced Artists to submit proposals for Public Art to provide "Placemaking" on the route that will encourage walking, cycling, wheeling and that provide enjoyment, comfort and protection

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee City Council (the "Council") is delivering the Broughty Ferry Flood Protection Scheme to reduce the overall risk of flooding for the large areas of Broughty Ferry that have been identified as being at significant risk. In conjunction with this scheme, the Council is seeking to improve the National Cycle Network (NCN01 East) between; Douglas Terrace (west at Grassy Beach) to Broughty Ferry Castle to Balmossie Rail Station and into Angus Council up to Marine Drive which includes the replacement of the Dighty Bridge. In addition the project is looking at improvements to strategic routes that can link into the main route and therefore increase users. (https://broughtyferryactivetravel.com/) The Council has received funding through Sustrans' Places for Everyone Fund to develop the feasibility study to "Developed design" stage (Sustran's Project Pack V1.0 Category 3). It is assumed for the purpose of this contract, to maintain continuity throughout the Project life cycle that funding will be provided [subject to successful application by DCC] from Sustrans for: - Technical design - Construction and - Post Construction (Please note that should funding not be allocated beyond any given point, this Contract will be terminated. The Artist should take account of this in his pricing as no compensation will be offered if the Contract does not lead to conclusion of all works packages). The Council is looking to procure the services of suitably experienced Artists to submit proposals for Public Art to provide "Placemaking" on the route that will encourage walking, cycling, wheeling and that provide enjoyment, comfort and protection. Currently there are currently six separate opportunities and Dundee City Council is looking to gauge the level of interest from suitably experienced Artists for each of the commissions;. DCC can confirm that the full scope of works will be outlined within the tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390427 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39298000 - Statuettes, ornaments; photograph or picture frames, and mirrors

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390427

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390427&idx=2
  23rd September 2020 - Spreadsheet for completing for individual opportunity
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390427&idx=1
  16th July 2020 - Prior Information Notice - Public Art Projects
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390427
  Prior Information Notice of Upcoming Public Art Works, Dundee - Dundee City Council are progressing with designs to create a Promenade and upgrade the national cycle from Broughty castle to marine Place Monifieth. A Future Contract Opportunity has arisen for the Provision of a suitably experienced Artists to submit proposals for Public Art to provide "Placemaking" on the route that will encourage walking, cycling, wheeling and that provide enjoyment, comfort and protection

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625894
- https://broughtyferryactivetravel.com/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=625894

## Provenance

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