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
Telephone: +44 3033333000
E-mail: Procurement.PeopleandProjects@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
George Hotel, Stranraer – Operator Opportunity
Reference number: DGCP-0669
II.1.2) Main CPV code
70332200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Council is seeking an operator to operate the renovated George Hotel in Stranraer as a leisure, cultural and accommodation facility.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92610000
92320000
98340000
98341100
79993000
79993100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
George Hotel, Stranraer
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council is seeking an operator(s) to operate the former George Hotel in Stranraer which is in the
process of being redeveloped to create a new high profile visitor attraction that is intended to appeal to
the tourism market attracted to Stranraer by the facilities at the nearby Waterfront.
Uses for The George will be:
- Arts centre with prime George Street frontage, over two floors including gallery events space,
workshops and studios.
- Second floor six flexible offices and co-working space accessed via the arts centre and for hire to
the arts and cultural sector and other start-ups and small enterprises.
- Two storeys, indoor to outdoor climbing and bouldering visitor attraction.
- 28 beds affordable bunkhouse accommodation with shared bathroom facilities, reception and
lounge shared with bouldering, laundry and bike storage facilities.
- Communal kitchen for all users and visitors to the George.
Additional information available in the attachments.
II.2.14) Additional information
Additional information available in the attachments.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
16/02/2026
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
The Council intend to consider notes of interest made on this PIN up to 5pm on 26th January 2026.
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=819116.
(SC Ref:819116)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/12/2025