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Public Art in bus shelters

Castlethorpe Parish Council

Open Closes in 35 days

Key facts

Closing date
Friday 20 November 2026, 23:59 (UK time) Closes in 35 days
Buyer's estimated value
£38,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Clarification questions deadline
30 October 2026, 23:59
Contract period
14 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2027
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Aesthetics 40%
  • Value 30%
  • Durability 15%
  • Community Engagement 15%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
14 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2027. Extensions: If the artist needs extra time to engage with the community or if materials are on a long lead time.
How to submit
www.castlethorpe-pc.gov.uk Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents

Document ↗ (www.find-tender.service.gov.uk)

New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

We are looking for an artist to tender their services to install some form of public art in two of our village bus shelters. The produced artwork must be a) thematic, reflecting village features, b) durable, weather and vandal proof and c) low maintenance. The contract has a maximum value of £38,000 Community participation is also a requirement, ideally working with our First School, Youth Club, WI etc.