Planning

Potential Development Partnership - Interfloor Factory Site, Dumfries

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Mar 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking notes of interest and proposals for a sustainable development opportunity at the former Interfloor Factory Site in Dumfries. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to identify a suitable partner(s) for this development project. The industry category for the contract is site-development work, with major focus on construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and residential development. Key dates include the deadline for questions on 16th April 2025 and submission of case studies by 2nd May 2025. The location of the development is Heathhall, Dumfries, which involves the redevelopment of a Category B listed building dating back to the 1910s.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, urban development, and real estate development, particularly those with experience in refurbishing listed buildings and sustainable development projects. Companies in the building construction industry, including residential and commercial sectors, stand to benefit from competing for this contract. The project is aligned with the Local Development Plan for mixed-use, including residential, commercial, and leisure uses. Engaging in this procurement process could foster business growth through substantial project work and potential long-term partnerships with Dumfries and Galloway Council.

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Notice Title

Potential Development Partnership - Interfloor Factory Site, Dumfries

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to obtain notes of interest and proposals to assist in identifying a suitable partner(s) for a sustainable development opportunity at the former Interfloor Factory Site in Dumfries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to obtain notes of interest and proposals to assist in identifying a suitable partner(s) for a sustainable development opportunity at the former Interfloor Factory Site in Dumfries. As part of the process to scope the potential in this project DGC anticipate interested parties to participate in preliminary market research activity in relation innovation scope, scale, buildability, affordability, and market capability. The site consists of the extensive former factory building, areas of hardstanding and vacant brownfield land where buildings have been demolished. It dates from the 1910s and is a Category B listed building as it is said to be the first ferroconcrete car factory built in Britain. There is a presumption in favour of its retention and sensitive conversion to a new use. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is responsible for designating listed sites and places at a national level. Long term site uses would be focused on the objectives set out in the Local Development Plan for the site, which is allocated for mixed use development including residential, commercial, and leisure uses. Initial site investigations and studies have been commissioned by DGC and will be made available in mid-April 2025. The deadline for questions is COB Wednesday 16/04/2025. Interested parties are invited to provide case studies no later than COB Friday 02/05/2025 to Procurement.CIRW@dumgal.gov.uk See attached additional documents for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010840-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45111291 - Site-development work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

45211341 - Flats construction work

45211360 - Urban development construction work

70110000 - Development services of real estate

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Mclachlan
Contact Email
procurement.cirw@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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