Public Art Commission, Broadway Didcot

South Oxfordshire District Council

Published: Aug 10, 2026

Updated: Aug 10, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the culture and heritage, construction and civil works and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Housing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 60,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 28, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the culture and heritage sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

South Oxfordshire District Council is commissioning an artist to design and fabricate a bespoke metal gateway forming part of the wider redevelopment of 116-120 Broadway, Didcot. The gateway will mark the transition from the busy Broadway frontage into a semi-private communal courtyard serving new homes and Class E spaces within a mixed-use, affordable housing development. The redevelopment seeks to regenerate a prominent town centre site along Didcot's Broadway, contributing to the Didcot Garden Town 'Cultural Spine' and supporting ambitions for a high-quality, welcoming and distinctive public realm. The project combines new housing, the retrofit of a historic shopfront building, and active ground-floor uses, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, accessibility and long-term quality. This commission is identified within the Didcot Garden Town Public Art Plan as part of a broader ambition to embed high-quality, integrated public art within key regeneration sites and movement corridors across the town. Didcot Garden Town promotes public art not as an add-on, but as an intrinsic element of placemaking, helping to shape identity, enhance the public realm, and improve the everyday experience for residents and visitors as the town continues to grow and change. The gateway is envisaged as a functional and sculptural artwork, integrated into the architectural metalwork package for the site.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 075799-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About South Oxfordshire District Council

South Oxfordshire District Council has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £60,000 - £60,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 075799-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 28, 2026. You have 49 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by South Oxfordshire District Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.