Westvale Park Public Artwork

Descriptions

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council ("the Council" / "RBBC") is looking to appoint artist(s) to deliver a public art programme in Westvale Park, Horley.   We plan to launch an invitation to tender soon and are keen to hear from individual art ....See More

Engagement

The Council is seeking an artist or collective of artists to design, manufacture and install a series of permanent artworks within Westvale Park's Riverside Green Chain. The permanent artworks may include a variety of forms, which may include, but not be limited to: • Site-specific sculptures • Land art, which might include using natural materials like stone, earth or wood that integrate into the environment. • Eco art installations, art pieces that highlight technological themes or support biodiversity, such as pollinator-friendly sculptures or habitat structures • Interactive or participatory works such as sound installations or kinetic sculptures • Ground mural or text-based installations • Functional art including artists designed seating, playable art and wayfinding or trail markers. The permanent artworks will be safe, durable, accessible, and appropriate to its setting. The artworks will be designed and shaped by a process of community engagement and participation. The artworks will need to give consideration to sustainability that carefully considers the environmental impact of both the fabrication and installation processes. This includes considering the carbon footprint of materials, foundations, and fixings, prioritising the local sourcing of materials, equipment, and resources wherever feasible, and exploring the use of natural, recycled, recyclable, or reusable materials where appropriate. Artists will be expected to align to RBBC's commitment to the achievement of RBBC's Environmental Sustainability Strategy and net zero 2030 target. A preliminary cost plan estimates a total budget available for artwork commissions in the region of £160k - £200k plus VAT. The allocated budget is intended to support the creation of a minimum of six permanent distinct public artworks across the Westvale Park Open Spaces. It is inclusive of all stages of the design and delivery process, from early research and concept development through to detailed design, fabrication, installation, and meaningful community engagement throughout the entirety of the project. The project budget is fully available and funded through Section 106 contributions. It is anticipated that the contract term will be in the region of 12 - 18 months. We are very keen to hear the views of interested parties on a number on questions which are referenced in the questionnaire set out in the pre-market engagement pack which is available via the Council's In-Tend system. The views of interested parties on these questions will help us to finalise our approach to the subsequent procurement process. If you have any questions or require any additional information relating to this pre-market engagement document, please email regeneration@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. We would request suppliers to download, complete and submit the pre-market engagement document via our e-tendering platform: http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing Project name: RBBC - AB - Westvale Park Public Artwork (Pre-Market Engagement) Project reference: RBBC - 038753 We would be grateful if you could complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire and return it to us via the Council's In-Tend Portal, no later than 5pm on Friday 21 November 2025.