--- title: "Former Brown Institute Garden" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831895" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831895" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831895.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831895.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-13" --- # Former Brown Institute Garden Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831895 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831895) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831895.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council is in the planning stage of procuring a construction contractor for the redevelopment of the former Brown Institute site into a garden space in Renfrewshire, an area classified under the industry category of General Public Services. The project involves repurposing materials from the former institute and includes stone seating, paving, and landscaping, based on designs already prepared by landscape architects. This procurement process is currently tagged as "planning," and potential contractors should be aware of the future notice date set for 11th June 2026. The procurement method is part of the "works" category and aims to engage with the market to gauge interest in this opportunity. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and landscaping sectors, particularly those specialising in sustainable repurposing of materials and landscape architecture. Companies with experience in project management through RIBA Stages 3 to 5 will find this opportunity aligning well with their expertise. The development of a community garden space offers potential growth as it aligns with increasing public sector investments in sustainable urban development. It is particularly suited for firms that can provide innovative, environmentally-conscious solutions and adapt to detailed architectural plans. Businesses considering this opportunity will have the chance to contribute significantly to local community infrastructure, potentially leading to future collaborative projects with the Renfrewshire Council. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council are looking to procure a construction contractor to progress the redevelopment of the former brown institute site into a garden space. The works will include reuse of materials from the former brown institute, the formation of stone seating, paving, and general landscaping. Works will be based on designs already prepared by landscape architects who have been comissioned to cover RIBA stages 3-4 and will be appointed to project manage on site through RIBA 5. ### Lot Information Lot 1 looking to procure a construction contractor to progress the redevelopment of the former brown institute site into a garden space. The works will include reuse of materials from the former brown institute, the formation of stone seating, paving, and general landscaping. Works will be based on designs already prepared by landscape architects who have been commissioned to cover RIBA stages 3-4 and will be appointed to project manage on site through RIBA 5. The purpose of this PIN is to gauge market interest in this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555798 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jun 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 | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services ## Release History - 13 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555798 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555798 Former Brown Institute Garden - Renfrewshire Council are looking to procure a construction contractor to progress the redevelopment of the former brown institute site into a garden space. The works will include reuse of materials from the former brown institute, the formation of stone seating, paving, and general landscaping. Works will be based on designs already prepared by landscape architects who have been comissioned to cover RIBA stages 3-4 and will be appointed to project manage on site through RIBA 5. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831895 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831895 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000831895. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831895.json.