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Talking Trail Sculpture
Natural England in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Talking Trail Sculpture”. Bids close on 15 October 2026, 23:59 BST; the estimated value is £20,000. Who can bid: Open to UK suppliers only; Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Six hardwood sculptures for a nature reserve trail in Oxfordshire, for UK sculpture makers
Natural England is buying the creation, delivery and installation of six English hardwood sculptures for the Talking Trail at Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire. The works include a bats piece, a dormouse post, a hare, a red kite bench and two carved totem poles, installed by hand to depths of up to around 800mm. The contract runs from 23 October 2026 to 15 March 2027, with an estimated value of £20,000 excluding VAT.
Who can win it
- Open to UK suppliers only
- Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £20,000
- Contract period
- 23 October 2026 to 15 March 2027
- How bids are judged
- Most advantageous tender: 60% technical and 40% commercial
- Published
- 09 Oct 2026
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