Planning

North Solway Coast Gateway Sites

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "North Solway Coast Gateway Sites," focusing on the improvement of key coastal access sites in Dumfries, UKM92. This initiative falls under the services category with the current stage dedicated to design progression up to tender-ready RIBA Stage 4. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 24th April 2026. With its status classified as "planned," this procurement will soon advance to the tender phase, offering a compelling opportunity for service providers in the construction and design industry.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design and construction services, particularly those experienced in coastal site design and development. Suppliers with expertise in progressing projects to tender-ready stages under RIBA guidelines will find this procurement especially relevant. Businesses located near Dumfries may benefit from proximity advantages. The process is covered by the GPA, providing a familiar regulatory framework for international bidders. Such opportunities align well with companies looking to expand their portfolio in public service infrastructure projects within the UK region. Interested contractors should prepare to engage by April 2026, ensuring readiness to meet buyer expectations and leverage growth potential in regional infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Solway Coast Gateway Sites

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council has a requirement to progress designs for the improvement of several key coastal access sites through to tender-ready RIBA Stage 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824923
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550480
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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