---
title: "Award of CT1835 - Portobello Swim Centre - Enabling Works"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829092"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
---

# Award of CT1835 - Portobello Swim Centre - Enabling Works

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829092

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract to G Grigg and Sons Ltd for the enabling works at Portobello Swim Centre, a Grade A listed building located in the north-east of Edinburgh. This contract, identified under the title "Award of CT1835 - Portobello Swim Centre - Enabling Works," involves cleaning and repairs to external stonework as part of a larger upgrade plan. The procurement process, classified under the "works" category and associated with construction and stonework services, reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 6th May 2026. The tender period concluded on 10th May 2026, and the total contract value is GBP 361,712.

This award offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction, stonework, and exterior building cleaning services. Involvement in such public contracts can enhance a company's profile, expand its portfolio in heritage building projects, and secure future tender opportunities within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in maintaining and repairing historic structures would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, leveraging their specialised skills to meet the project's demands effectively. Additionally, the contract includes a prompt payment clause, ensuring timely payments throughout the supply chain, which could appeal to subcontractors engaged in the project.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake enabling works at Portobello Swim Centre, a Grade A listed building in the North-East locality of the city. The enabling works contribute to a larger plan to upgrade the swim centre and will comprise of cleaning and repairs to external stonework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558183 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £361,712 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | FIFE COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; CITY BUILDING (CONTRACTS) LLP/RSBI; G GRIGG AND SONS; THE LINES BETWEEN; VENESKY BROWN; WITTETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works
- 45262510 - Stonework
- 45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 15:09 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558183

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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