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Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture" project under the services category. The process was marked by an award stage, concluding with the signing of the contract on 5th May 2026. The procurement followed a limited procedure without prior publication due to its being outside the scope of standard regulations. Located in Ayr, Scotland, the opportunity was related to general public services and was covered by the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement method used was non-competitive, given the specific nature of the project and the requirement for a specialised service provider.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized businesses, particularly those specialising in art conservation and public sculpture installations. The contract, valued at £30,911, was awarded to Graciela Ainsworth Sculpture Conservation, indicated a preference for capable, niche service providers who are adept in handling art conservation projects. Companies equipped with expertise in similar conservation projects and with a strong focus on sculpture work could leverage such contracts to grow their business by building a reputation in public art conservation. This project may also inspire businesses to seek similar opportunities in the cultural heritage and public services sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture

Notice Description

Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture

Lot Information

Lot 1

Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture

Procurement Information

The value of this procurement is outside the scope of the application of the regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832247
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556060
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,911 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRACIELA AINSWORTH SCULPTURE CONSERVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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