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CfT: Artist Brief - Commission 2 - Dromore West and Easkey

Workarea:
Arts and Library Services
Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
27/9
Name of Contracting Authority:
Sligo County Council
Title:
Artist Brief - Commission 2 - Dromore West and Easkey
CfT CA Unique ID:
SCC2026-0181
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 2: Dromore West and Easkey, under the Living Landscapes / Tírdhreacha Beo public art programme. Supported through the Per Cent for Art Scheme, the commission invites proposals for a community-engaged artwork connecting Dromore West and Easkey. The artwork may be permanent, temporary or time-based and should support meaningful participation and a lasting legacy for the communities. The total commission budget is €76,000, 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 €800. Stage 1 submissions must be emailed to arts@sligococo.ie by Thursday 26 November 2026 at 4pm, in accordance with the Artist Brief. Queries must be emailed to rayneboothprojects@gmail.com by Thursday 12 November 2026 at 5pm. The indicative delivery period is March 2027 to March 2028. Please refer to the attached Artist Brief for submission requirements, assessment criteria, community consultation findings and the indicative timetable.
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:
26/11/2026 16:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
12/11/2026 17:00
Tenders Opening Date:
26/11/2026 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:
29/10/2026 17:38
TED links for published notices:
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two