Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Procurement Team, Carruthers House
Dumfries
DG1 2HP
Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3033333000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
George Hotel, Stranraer – Operator Opportunity
Reference number
DGCP-0669
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services
- 98340000 - Accommodation and office services
- 98341100 - Accommodation management services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Main site or place of performance
George Hotel, Stranraer
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Additional information available in the attachments.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 February 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.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.
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