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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Museum Design and Delivery Team," aimed at the redevelopment of the People’s Palace and Winter Garden in Glasgow. The procurement falls within the services industry category and is identified under CPV code 71200000 for architectural and related services. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published on 22 July 2026, with the next communication expected by 15 September 2026. The contracting authority is a regional or local authority providing general public services and headquartered at 38 Albion Street, Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in multidisciplinary design and delivery, particularly those with expertise in museum and heritage site projects. Companies that can offer comprehensive design, project management, and delivery solutions tailored to museum settings will find this opportunity appealing. The redevelopment of the People’s Palace and Winter Garden is a substantial project that could enhance a company's portfolio and reputation within the public sector. Interested firms should be ready to engage in a formal procurement process that will be announced following the current planning stage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Museum Design and Delivery Team

Notice Description

Glasgow Life is seeking to appoint a multidisciplinary Museum Design and Delivery Team (MDDT) to support the redevelopment of the People's Palace and Winter Garden, located on Glasgow Green, Glasgow

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Life is seeking to appoint a multidisciplinary Museum Design and Delivery Team (MDDT) to support the redevelopment of the People's Palace and Winter Garden, located on Glasgow Green, Glasgow

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838030
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560676
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related 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
22 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
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 East

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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