25EED011 - Kirkcudbright Academy - Refurbishment

What this is

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking contractors for refurbishment works at Kirkcudbright Academy, a listed secondary school building in Scotland. The scope of works includes replacement of flat and pitched roofs, rainwater goods, window refurbishment/replacement, stone repair, security door replacement, replacement of mechanical plant (calorifier, fan convectors), external stair replacement, internal decoration, and upgrade of changing areas. The estimated value is £2,200,000 excluding VAT. The contractor is expected to start on site in March 2027 and complete by February 2028 (approximately 46 weeks).

Key points

• Refurbishment of Kirkcudbright Academy, a listed secondary school — works include roofing, stone repair, joinery, and M&E replacement
• Estimated value: £2,200,000 excluding VAT; 46-week programme March 2027 to February 2028
• Contract Notice expected September 2026; register interest now via Public Contracts Scotland

Who can bid

This is a Prior Information Notice. Full eligibility requirements will be published with the Contract Notice, expected 14 September 2026. Contractors must be capable of refurbishment works in a listed school building including roofing, stonework, joinery, and mechanical plant replacement.

How it is scored

Evaluation criteria have not been specified at this PIN stage. Details of quality/price weightings and sub-criteria will be set out in the forthcoming Contract Notice.

Money

Estimated contract value is £2,200,000 excluding VAT. Payment structure and any retention arrangements will be detailed in the forthcoming Contract Notice and tender documents.

How to submit

Suppliers should register interest via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The formal Contract Notice is expected to be published on 14 September 2026. Tender submissions will be via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Clarifications

Contact Terri Trainor at Terri.Trainor@dumgal.gov.uk or +44 3033333000 for pre-tender enquiries. Formal Q&A process will be available once the Contract Notice is published.

Contract period

Works are estimated to take approximately 46 weeks. The contractor is expected to start on site during March 2027 and complete works by February 2028.

Classification

CPV 45453100 — Refurbishment work 45261900 — Roof repair and maintenance work45421130 — Installation of doors and windows45421132 — Installation of windows45421100 — Installation of doors and windows and related components45262510 — Stonework45000000 — Construction work ScotlandScotland South