Planning

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Redesign and Heritage Interpretation Services

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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

Inverclyde Council is in the planning stage of a tender process for the "Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Redesign and Heritage Interpretation Services." This procurement falls under the services category and is focused on the reimagining, redesign, and community-led development of the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre in Greenock, Inverclyde. The procurement process initiated with the release of a planned procurement notice aimed at exploring market capabilities, capacity, risks, and opportunities. The process is governed under the GPA, with critical future dates including a future notice planned for 31 August 2026. The buyer, Inverclyde Council, operates from Municipal Buildings, Clyde Square, Greenock, and engages in general public services related to regional or local authority functions. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the Public Contracts Scotland website for further involvement details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in heritage interpretation, visitor centre design, and community development services to expand their portfolios and gain visibility in the public sector. Businesses skilled in CPV classifications such as event organisation services (79930000), event management services (79956000), and museum services (92521000) are particularly well-suited to engage with this tender. By contributing to the celebratory re-interpretation and development of the Greenock Cut, interested businesses can leverage their expertise to align with local authority initiatives, bolster their public service credentials, and foster community engagement, potentially unlocking new growth avenues and establishing long-term relationships with regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Redesign and Heritage Interpretation Services

Notice Description

The purpose of the market research questionnaire is to engage with the market to understand capability, capacity, risks and opportunities relating to the reimagining, redesign, re-interpretation, and community led development of the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre and the surrounding area ahead of the Greenock Cut's 200th anniversary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per short description and attached Market Research Questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827629
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552523
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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79930000 - Specialty design services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

92521000 - Museum 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
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20265 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
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
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
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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