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title: "Dumfries High School Resource Relocation."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821207"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Dumfries and Galloway Council"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# Dumfries High School Resource Relocation.

Buyer: Dumfries and Galloway Council  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821207

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning to appoint a removal firm to relocate resources from the existing Dumfries High School to the new facility, located merely 0.2 miles apart. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the initiation date noted as 22nd January 2026, and is to proceed under the non-regulated procurement method through Quick Quote via Public Contracts Scotland. The services required fall under the "General public services" category, and the total contract value is estimated at £45,000. Key dates include the handover of the new premises on 29th May 2026 and non-pupil closure days from 1st to 4th June 2026, with pupils starting at the new location on 5th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for removal firms with expertise in large-scale relocation services to participate in a public contract that promises a streamlined, demand-driven procurement process. Companies specialising in resource management and with capabilities in handling educational and institutional relocations would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers prospects for growth by aligning business capabilities with public service needs, fostering long-term business relationships with local authorities such as Dumfries and Galloway Council.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council intend to appoint a removal firm for the following requirement in the next couple of months. DGCP-0625 Dumfries High School Resource Relocation. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued to determine the level of interest in the opportunity from suitable bidders with the appropriate capability, resources, and experience, and to identify interested parties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract consists of a large-scale removal/relocation service of school items from the existing Dumfries High School to the New Dumfries High School, the distance between the schools is 0.2 miles, the services anticipated to be carried out are: Spaces to relocate: Classrooms: 51 total (33 general, 18 practical). Specialist Areas: Science, Home Economics, Craft Design & Technology, PE, Production Kitchen. Other Spaces: Library, storerooms, offices, meeting rooms, plant rooms Items to Move: Teaching resources, books, equipment, small appliances including white goods, consumables, Sports Equipment etc Furniture: There is no requirement to dismantle, move or rebuild furniture (new furniture will be installed in the new school). Confidential Waste: There is no requirement to manage or dispose of confidential waste. Responsibility: Teachers will pack their own resources and label; movers handle boxes and transport. Total Internal Area: 13,400 m2 across multiple levels with a single passenger lift. Timescales: Dumfries & Galloway Council have requested 4 closure days (non-pupil days - Teacher will remain) Key Dates Handover 29th May 2026. Closure Days Monday 1st Tuesday 2nd Wednesday 3rd Thursday 4th June Friday 5th June Pupils First day It is anticipated that this process will be conducted under non-regulated procurement through Quick Quote function through Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). Interested organisations should ensure they express an interest to be included in any Quick Quote activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547819 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | Dumfries and Galloway Council |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Postcode area | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39160000 - School furniture
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79613000 - Employee relocation services
- 79995000 - Library management services
- 80410000 - Various school services
- 98392000 - Relocation services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547819

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547819
  Dumfries High School Resource Relocation. - Dumfries and Galloway Council intend to appoint a removal firm for the following requirement in the next couple of months. DGCP-0625 Dumfries High School Resource Relocation. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued to determine the level of interest in the opportunity from suitable bidders with the appropriate capability, resources, and experience, and to identify interested parties.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821207
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821207

## Provenance

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