Planning

Balgray Reservoir Public Art Installation Feasibility Study

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to commission a feasibility study for a public art installation at Balgray Reservoir. Supported by UK Shared Prosperity Funding, this project aims to enhance the Dams to Darnley Country Park’s appeal. The Council seeks a team of landscape architects and artists to work on RIBA Stages 0–2 designs, creating an iconic feature that enriches the park's visitor experience. This procurement, classified under the services category with CPV codes ranging from 71000000 to 71420000, focuses on general public services. The future notice date is set for 2nd July 2025, with the project location specified as region UKM83.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in landscape architecture, art design, and related service industries to engage with a significant public project, potentially leading to business growth through collaboration and exposure. It is particularly well-suited for experienced firms capable of delivering creative, sustainable design solutions that align with community engagement goals. By participating, businesses can access new markets, expand their portfolio, and strengthen their credentials in public arts projects, contributing to the revitalisation of local landmarks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Balgray Reservoir Public Art Installation Feasibility Study

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire Council, supported by UK Shared Prosperity Funding, seeks to commission a landscape architect and artist team to deliver a feasibility study, undertaking RIBA Stages 0-2 design for a gateway public art installation at Balgray Reservoir. The goal is to assess the feasibility of creating an iconic, welcoming feature for Dams to Darnley Country Park, enhancing its identity and appeal as a visitor destination.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Renfrewshire Council, supported by UK Shared Prosperity Funding, seeks to commission a landscape architect and artist team to deliver a feasibility study, undertaking RIBA Stages 0-2 design for a gateway public art installation at Balgray Reservoir. The goal is to assess the feasibility of creating an iconic, welcoming feature for Dams to Darnley Country Park, enhancing its identity and appeal as a visitor destination.. Please see further information in attached document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801132
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532101
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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