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CfT: Artist Brief - Commission 1 - Collooney and Castlebaldwin

Workarea:
Arts and Library Services
Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
22/3
Name of Contracting Authority:
Sligo County Council
Title:
Artist Brief - Commission 1 - Collooney and Castlebaldwin
CfT CA Unique ID:
SCC2026-0180
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Allow different Evaluation Mechanism in the MC/SC:
Description:
Sligo County Council invites Stage 1 proposals from professional artists and artist collectives working in all artforms for Commission 1: Collooney and Castlebaldwin, under Living Landscapes / Tírdhreacha Beo, Sligo’s Public Art Commissions Plan 2022–2028. Supported through the Per Cent for Art Scheme, the commission comprises a public artwork or significant tangible artistic outcome (Phase A) and an integrated public engagement programme (Phase B), connecting the communities of Collooney and Castlebaldwin. The total commission budget is €157,000, inclusive of all fees, expenses and VAT where applicable. Selection is through a two-stage open competition. Up to five artists or artist collectives will be shortlisted for Stage 2, each receiving a proposal development fee of €1,000. Stage 1 submissions must be emailed to arts@sligococo.ie by Thursday 19 November 2026 at 4pm, in accordance with the attached Artist Brief. Queries must be emailed to rayneboothprojects@gmail.com by Thursday 5 November 2026 at 5pm. Please refer to the attached Artist Brief for the full requirements, assessment criteria and indicative programme.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Relates to a social or specific service contract as set out in Annex 14 of the Procurement Directive:
Yes
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Restricted
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
92312000-Artistic services
Contact Point:
Glenn Gannon
Contact Point - Phone Number:
+353 71 9114424
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE041
Estimated value (EUR):
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
19/11/2026 16:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
05/11/2026 17:00
Tenders Opening Date:
19/11/2026 16:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
12 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
180 days
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
27/10/2026 17:55
TED links for published notices:
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two