Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Procurement Team, Carruthers House
Dumfries
DG1 2HP
UK
Contact person: Karen Mclachlan
Telephone: +44 3033333000
E-mail: Procurement.CIRW@dumgal.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM92
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Potential Development Partnership - Interfloor Factory Site, Dumfries
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45111291
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to obtain notes of interest and proposals to assist in identifying a suitable partner(s) for a sustainable development opportunity at the former Interfloor Factory Site in Dumfries.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45211000
45211100
45211300
45210000
45211340
45211341
45211360
70110000
90712100
70111000
70112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Interfloor Factory Site, Heathhall, Dumfries
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to obtain notes of interest and proposals to assist in identifying a suitable partner(s) for a sustainable development opportunity at the former Interfloor Factory Site in Dumfries.
As part of the process to scope the potential in this project DGC anticipate interested parties to participate in preliminary market research activity in relation innovation scope, scale, buildability, affordability, and market capability.
The site consists of the extensive former factory building, areas of hardstanding and vacant brownfield land where buildings have been demolished. It dates from the 1910s and is a Category B listed building as it is said to be the first ferroconcrete car factory built in Britain. There is a presumption in favour of its retention and sensitive conversion to a new use. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is responsible for designating listed sites and places at a national level.
Long term site uses would be focused on the objectives set out in the Local Development Plan for the site, which is allocated for mixed use development including residential, commercial, and leisure uses.
Initial site investigations and studies have been commissioned by DGC and will be made available in mid-April 2025.
The deadline for questions is COB Wednesday 16/04/2025.
Interested parties are invited to provide case studies no later than COB Friday 02/05/2025 to Procurement.CIRW@dumgal.gov.uk
See attached additional documents for further information.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
27/02/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Interested parties are invited to provide case studies no later than COB Friday 02/05/2025 to Procurement.CIRW@dumgal.gov.uk
The deadline for questions is COB Wednesday 16/04/2025.
See attached additional documents for further information.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794086.
(SC Ref:794086)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/03/2025