--- title: "Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Redesign and Heritage Interpretation Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827629" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827629" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827629.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827629.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Redesign and Heritage Interpretation Services Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827629 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827629) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827629.json) ## Summary Inverclyde Council is in the planning stage of a tender process for the "Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Redesign and Heritage Interpretation Services." This procurement falls under the services category and is focused on the reimagining, redesign, and community-led development of the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre in Greenock, Inverclyde. The procurement process initiated with the release of a planned procurement notice aimed at exploring market capabilities, capacity, risks, and opportunities. The process is governed under the GPA, with critical future dates including a future notice planned for 31 August 2026. The buyer, Inverclyde Council, operates from Municipal Buildings, Clyde Square, Greenock, and engages in general public services related to regional or local authority functions. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the Public Contracts Scotland website for further involvement details. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in heritage interpretation, visitor centre design, and community development services to expand their portfolios and gain visibility in the public sector. Businesses skilled in CPV classifications such as event organisation services (79930000), event management services (79956000), and museum services (92521000) are particularly well-suited to engage with this tender. By contributing to the celebratory re-interpretation and development of the Greenock Cut, interested businesses can leverage their expertise to align with local authority initiatives, bolster their public service credentials, and foster community engagement, potentially unlocking new growth avenues and establishing long-term relationships with regional authorities. ## Notice The purpose of the market research questionnaire is to engage with the market to understand capability, capacity, risks and opportunities relating to the reimagining, redesign, re-interpretation, and community led development of the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre and the surrounding area ahead of the Greenock Cut's 200th anniversary. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As per short description and attached Market Research Questionnaire ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552523 | | 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 | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2026 | | 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 | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL | | Locality | GREENOCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA15 1LX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde North | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services - 92521000 - Museum services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552523 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552523&idx=1 25th March 2026 - Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552523 Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Redesign and Heritage Interpretation Services - The purpose of the market research questionnaire is to engage with the market to understand capability, capacity, risks and opportunities relating to the reimagining, redesign, re-interpretation, and community led development of the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre and the surrounding area ahead of the Greenock Cut's 200th anniversary. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827629 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=827629 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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