Tender Opportunity: Light-Based Art Installation – Dover Memorial Garden

Dover Town Council is inviting proposals from creative and suitably qualified suppliers to design, fabricate, and deliver a large-scale, standalone light-based art installation for public display in Dover Memorial Garden (CT16) during Winter 2025. 

This commissioned artwork will serve as a seasonal focal point for the community, bringing visual impact and festive atmosphere to the heart of the town. The Council seeks an installation that is artistically ambitious, structurally resilient, and free-standing, suitable for outdoor presentation over several weeks.

Project Scope
The commission includes:
Design and fabrication of large, 3D star or light-based shapes, with high visual impact and artistic quality;
Supply, delivery, and installation of all structural and lighting elements;
Installation and removal at the Memorial Garden site (CT16 postcode);
Provision of risk assessments, public liability insurance, and full compliance with health and safety requirements.
The artwork must be:
Freestanding and structurally safe for outdoor winter conditions;
Visible and accessible to the public during both daylight and night-time hours;
Delivered within the agreed timeframe, expected between November 2025 and January 2026.

Contract Value
The available contract budget is £4,999 excluding VAT.
All quotations submitted must include a full breakdown of costs.

How to Apply
To request the full specification and submit a quote, please contact:

Email: council@dovertowncouncil.gov.uk

Deadline for submissions: 11:59pm Tuesday 6 August 2025

All submissions must include a quotation, proposed design concept, and confirmation of relevant insurance and compliance documentation.