Public Art in bus shelters
Castlethorpe Parish Council, a local government body, is seeking an artist to design and install public art in two village bus shelters. The commissioned work must be thematic and reflect features of the village, while being durable, weatherproof, vandal-resistant and low maintenance throughout its service life. The supplier will also be expected to involve the local community in developing or delivering the artwork, with engagement ideally including the First School, Youth Club and Women’s Institute. The contract has a maximum estimated value of £38,000, although no specific contract duration or completion timeframe is stated. Delivery is required at two bus shelters in Castlethorpe, within the wider UK regions identified in the notice, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East and West Midlands, East and South East England, London, and the South West. The critical qualification is the ability to provide artist services and deliver a suitable public artwork meeting the specified durability, safety and community-participation requirements.
Buyer: Castlethorpe Parish Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £38k
- Bids close: 20 Nov 2026
- Location: North East (England), North West (England), Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), West Midlands (England), East of England, London, South East (England), South West (England), Milton Keynes
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 14 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2027
- Category: Other community, social and personal services (98000000)
From the official notice
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.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 20 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £38k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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