Planning

Dumfries High School Resource Relocation.

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning to appoint a removal firm to relocate resources from the existing Dumfries High School to the new facility, located merely 0.2 miles apart. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the initiation date noted as 22nd January 2026, and is to proceed under the non-regulated procurement method through Quick Quote via Public Contracts Scotland. The services required fall under the "General public services" category, and the total contract value is estimated at £45,000. Key dates include the handover of the new premises on 29th May 2026 and non-pupil closure days from 1st to 4th June 2026, with pupils starting at the new location on 5th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for removal firms with expertise in large-scale relocation services to participate in a public contract that promises a streamlined, demand-driven procurement process. Companies specialising in resource management and with capabilities in handling educational and institutional relocations would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers prospects for growth by aligning business capabilities with public service needs, fostering long-term business relationships with local authorities such as Dumfries and Galloway Council.

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Notice Title

Dumfries High School Resource Relocation.

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council intend to appoint a removal firm for the following requirement in the next couple of months. DGCP-0625 Dumfries High School Resource Relocation. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued to determine the level of interest in the opportunity from suitable bidders with the appropriate capability, resources, and experience, and to identify interested parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract consists of a large-scale removal/relocation service of school items from the existing Dumfries High School to the New Dumfries High School, the distance between the schools is 0.2 miles, the services anticipated to be carried out are: Spaces to relocate: Classrooms: 51 total (33 general, 18 practical). Specialist Areas: Science, Home Economics, Craft Design & Technology, PE, Production Kitchen. Other Spaces: Library, storerooms, offices, meeting rooms, plant rooms Items to Move: Teaching resources, books, equipment, small appliances including white goods, consumables, Sports Equipment etc Furniture: There is no requirement to dismantle, move or rebuild furniture (new furniture will be installed in the new school). Confidential Waste: There is no requirement to manage or dispose of confidential waste. Responsibility: Teachers will pack their own resources and label; movers handle boxes and transport. Total Internal Area: 13,400 m2 across multiple levels with a single passenger lift. Timescales: Dumfries & Galloway Council have requested 4 closure days (non-pupil days - Teacher will remain) Key Dates Handover 29th May 2026. Closure Days Monday 1st Tuesday 2nd Wednesday 3rd Thursday 4th June Friday 5th June Pupils First day It is anticipated that this process will be conducted under non-regulated procurement through Quick Quote function through Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). Interested organisations should ensure they express an interest to be included in any Quick Quote activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821207
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547819
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

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39160000 - School furniture

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79613000 - Employee relocation services

79995000 - Library management services

80410000 - Various school services

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026Expired
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
Susan Brewster
Contact Email
susan.brewster@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547819
    Dumfries High School Resource Relocation. - Dumfries and Galloway Council intend to appoint a removal firm for the following requirement in the next couple of months. DGCP-0625 Dumfries High School Resource Relocation. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued to determine the level of interest in the opportunity from suitable bidders with the appropriate capability, resources, and experience, and to identify interested parties.

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