Scope
Description
Provision of Mobile Arts Space for New Forest District Council (NFDC) To be ready for use by Summer 2026
Closing Date for Submission of Tenders
12.00 NOON, 19th January 2026
To be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP)
New Forest District Council (NFDC) is undertaking the commissioning of the design and construction of an innovative, mobile performance structure to bring high-quality cultural experiences to dispersed communities across the district
NFDC are looking for the structure to be robust, transportable, and adaptable to a wide range of outdoor environments including village greens, town squares, car parks, and recreation grounds.
This mobile structure will be available to deliver a curated programme of outreach work, around the district, from May to September. When it is not touring, the venue will be housed in a local school with community access, supporting communities of need where an identified lack of cultural spaces exists. This will be bookable for community organizations to use in evenings, weekends and in school holidays
All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP).
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £100,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 1 July 2026
- 5 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Cost - 10%
Service/Quality - 90%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=67dc489d-b7d9-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21
Contracting authority
New Forest District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPC-7449-MJHN
Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road
Lyndhurst
SO43 7PA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government