---
title: "Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832247"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832247

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture" project under the services category. The process was marked by an award stage, concluding with the signing of the contract on 5th May 2026. The procurement followed a limited procedure without prior publication due to its being outside the scope of standard regulations. Located in Ayr, Scotland, the opportunity was related to general public services and was covered by the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement method used was non-competitive, given the specific nature of the project and the requirement for a specialised service provider.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized businesses, particularly those specialising in art conservation and public sculpture installations. The contract, valued at £30,911, was awarded to Graciela Ainsworth Sculpture Conservation, indicated a preference for capable, niche service providers who are adept in handling art conservation projects. Companies equipped with expertise in similar conservation projects and with a strong focus on sculpture work could leverage such contracts to grow their business by building a reputation in public art conservation. This project may also inspire businesses to seek similar opportunities in the cultural heritage and public services sectors.

## Notice

Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture

### Procurement Information

The value of this procurement is outside the scope of the application of the regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556060 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,911 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRACIELA AINSWORTH SCULPTURE CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556060

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556060
  Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture - Relocation & Conservation of the Poet & Scholar Sculpture

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832247

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