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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) is planning a significant procurement process for a multidisciplinary Museum Design and Delivery Team to aid in the redevelopment of the People's Palace and Winter Garden, located in Glasgow Green, Glasgow. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice scheduled for 15th September 2026. This initiative falls under the service category, specifically museum-exhibition services, and includes architectural and related services. The process follows the legal basis of the CELEX directive 32014L0024, ensuring compliance with General Procurement Agreement (GPA) commitments. Glasgow Life acts as the central purchasing body, providing the gateway for interested parties to prepare for forthcoming tender opportunities.

This tender offers substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in museum-exhibition services and those providing architectural and related services. Firms with capabilities in comprehensive design and delivery within cultural projects are especially well-suited to compete. The project represents an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile cultural development in Glasgow, enhancing company portfolios and visibility within the public sector. Engaging in this procurement could lead to potential collaborations and increased market presence, particularly for businesses keen on broadening their scope within regional or local authority tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Museum Design and Delivery Team

Notice Description

Glasgow Life is seeking to appoint a multidisciplinary Museum Design and Delivery Team (MDDT) to support the redevelopment of the People's Palace and Winter Garden, located on Glasgow Green, Glasgow

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Life is seeking to appoint a multidisciplinary Museum Design and Delivery Team (MDDT) to support the redevelopment of the People's Palace and Winter Garden, located on Glasgow Green, Glasgow

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069066-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months 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 LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
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 East

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