Planning

Refurbishment and Operate Public Toilet Facilities in Glasgow

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Refurbishment and Operate Public Toilet Facilities in Glasgow." This service contract is set in the industry category of repair and maintenance of public conveniences, with an estimated value of £330,000. The procurement method will utilise a planned approach that invites interested suppliers to complete a market research questionnaire by 28 May 2026, which will influence the final requirements of the contract. The facilities, located in the Glasgow area, include up to eight public toilets with the refurbishment or replacement of five among these. Key notices are expected to be released on 18 May 2026, as Glasgow City Council seeks proposals for managing and potentially upgrading these essential public services.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in facilities management, maintenance, and refurbishment, particularly those experienced with public infrastructure projects. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the building maintenance, sanitation, and cleaning industries could find this contract particularly lucrative. The involvement of a reputable government entity like Glasgow City Council provides a stable client base, and successful bidders will have the chance to be part of a project that enhances public amenities in a major UK city, potentially leading to further opportunities within municipal contracts. Businesses adept at innovation in service delivery and demonstrating efficiency in project execution will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment and Operate Public Toilet Facilities in Glasgow

Notice Description

Glasgow City Council's current Refurbishment and Operate of Public Toilet Facilities in Glasgow expires on 31 March 2027. The Council therefore intends to establish a new contract for facilities management for up to eight public toilets and the potential of refurbishment - replacement of five out of the eight public toilets locations within Glasgow.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow City Council's Refurbishment and Operate of Public Toilet Facilities in Glasgow expires 31 March 2027. The new contract will replace the current managed service of facilities management of the current 4 public toilet locations with the potential requirement of facilities management for up to an additional four Glasgow City Park toilets. Also the addition of the potential refurbishment - replacement of up to five out the eight public toilets locations within Glasgow. Please refer to the Market Research Questionnaire attached with the Additional Document section of this PIN notice for the locations of the 8 public toilets. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE: SUPPLIERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE BY COB 28 MAY 2026. The Council will utilise the Market Research to determine the requirements of the new contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06985d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044208-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39831600 - Toilet cleaners

45215500 - Public conveniences

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50760000 - Repair and maintenance of public conveniences

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 May 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
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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