Planning

Refurbishment and Operate Public Toilet Facilities in Glasgow

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the refurbishment and operation of public toilet facilities throughout Glasgow. The current contract is set to expire on 31 March 2027, and the Council aims to establish a new facilities management contract by that date. This initiative focuses on up to eight public toilets, with plans to potentially refurbish or replace five of them. As part of this process, a market research questionnaire is expected from suppliers by 28 May 2026. The tender falls under the 'General public services' category and is valued at £330,000. The procurement method involves a planned services category, specifically targeting the management and refurbishment sectors, with the process being governed under legal basis 32014L0024 of the CELEX scheme.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in facilities management, refurbishment, and construction services within the public sector. Firms with expertise in modernising public infrastructure and providing sustainable solutions will find this contract particularly lucrative. Given the strategic importance of public amenities in urban planning and development, businesses can leverage this opportunity to enhance their public sector portfolio, strengthen credibility, and increase competitiveness. The need for a comprehensive market research questionnaire also suggests that innovative and adaptive business strategies, tailored to meet the specific requirements of Glasgow City Council, will be highly regarded in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment and Operate Public Toilet Facilities in Glasgow

Notice Description

Glasgow City Council's current Refurbishment and Operate of Public Toilet Facilities in Glasgow expires on 31 March 2027. The Council therefore intends to establish a new contract for facilities management for up to eight public toilets and the potential of refurbishment - replacement of five out of the eight public toilets locations within Glasgow.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow City Council's Refurbishment and Operate of Public Toilet Facilities in Glasgow expires 31 March 2027. The new contract will replace the current managed service of facilities management of the current 4 public toilet locations with the potential requirement of facilities management for up to an additional four Glasgow City Park toilets. Also the addition of the potential refurbishment - replacement of up to five out the eight public toilets locations within Glasgow. Please refer to the Market Research Questionnaire attached with the Additional Document section of this PIN notice for the locations of the 8 public toilets.. PLEASE NOTE: SUPPLIERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE BY COB 28 MAY 2026. The Council will utilise the Market Research to determine the requirements of the new contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831749
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555827
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

39831600 - Toilet cleaners

45215500 - Public conveniences

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50760000 - Repair and maintenance of public conveniences

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 20263 days 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
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
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 North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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