--- title: "Pollok Stables Equine Operator" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000757688" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757688" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757688.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757688.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-08" --- # Pollok Stables Equine Operator Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000757688 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757688) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757688.json) ## Summary The Glasgow City Council is planning a procurement process for the Pollok Stables Equine Operator. The project involves refurbishing Pollok Stables and Sawmill in Pollok Country Park to create a living heritage centre. The Council seeks an operator to provide services such as caring for Clydesdale Horses, horse and carriage ride experiences, and more. The procurement is at the planning stage, with key dates, deadlines, and location in Glasgow, UK. Businesses in the equine industry or tourism sector are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement opportunity, led by the Glasgow City Council, offers businesses a chance to be involved in an exciting project to revitalise Pollok Stables into a heritage centre. The tender presents opportunities for companies in the equine space, event management, tourism, and related sectors. As the Council progresses through the procurement stage, businesses interested in providing services related to Clydesdale Horses and public-facing activities should engage with the tender process. The project aims to attract local, national, and international audiences, providing a platform for business growth and innovation. ## Notice Glasgow City Council is currently refurbishing Pollok Stables and Sawmill, which is situated in the grounds of Pollok Country Park. The Stables were previously used to house Parks staff and the City's Clydesdale horses. Prior to the current ongoing refurbishment, the condition of the buildings was deteriorating which caused staff and tenants to be moved out in 2017, followed by the City's Clydesdale horses being moved out in 2018. The Council is committed to reintroducing Clydesdale Horses as part of the refurbishment project, which will deliver a "living heritage centre" intended for a local, city wide national and international audience. In addition to the stables, the project will include a visitor centre, a working Sawmill and hydroelectric scheme, interpretation spaces, education spaces, event spaces and a cafe. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council would like to hear from any potential operator in the equine space who could deliver some or all of the following services:- Caring for Clydesdale Horses and working those horses in the delivery of the other aspect of this requirement, Horse and carriage ride experiences Attendance at civic events (Clydesdales) Carriage rides in support of events and weddings The following real estate within the park can form part of the delivery infrastructure for the services described: Residential and operational accommodation Stabling for up to 3 horses in the main courtyard Additional stabling if required to support a business plan elsewhere in the park Shared use of grazing paddocks and fields Glasgow City Council are keen to hear from those who are interested in becoming an operator who would use the stabling on site and those who would have an interest in providing activity (horse handling, carriage rides) which suits the public facing nature of the site. The operator would need to ensure a high standard of public safety.. Please refer to attached word document and respond to all questions contained in the PIN supplementary word document supplied. Please issue all confirmed interest and responses to kim.mackenzie@ced.glasgow.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498317 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 1DU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80513000 - Horse riding school services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498317 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498317&idx=1 8th February 2024 - PIN - Pollock Stables Qustionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498317 Pollok Stables Equine Operator - Glasgow City Council is currently refurbishing Pollok Stables and Sawmill, which is situated in the grounds of Pollok Country Park. The Stables were previously used to house Parks staff and the City's Clydesdale horses. Prior to the current ongoing refurbishment, the condition of the buildings was deteriorating which caused staff and tenants to be moved out in 2017, followed by the City's Clydesdale horses being moved out in 2018. The Council is committed to reintroducing Clydesdale Horses as part of the refurbishment project, which will deliver a "living heritage centre" intended for a local, city wide national and international audience. In addition to the stables, the project will include a visitor centre, a working Sawmill and hydroelectric scheme, interpretation spaces, education spaces, event spaces and a cafe. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757688 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=757688 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757688. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757688.json.