Portobello Swim Centre Upgrade

What this is

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking market input to determine the best procurement route for the refurbishment of Portobello Swim Centre, an A-listed Victorian building containing Edinburgh's only public Turkish bath, two swimming pools, and a gym. Estimated value is GBP 7.5 million. Key works include gym relocation, creation of studio space, poolside cubicle addition, roof and stonework repairs, and MEP upgrades. Suppliers are asked to complete a short market engagement questionnaire.

Key points

• Estimated value: GBP 7.5 million — refurbishment of A-listed Victorian Portobello Swim Centre in Edinburgh
• Complete the market engagement questionnaire (available on PCS) to inform the procurement route
• Building contains the only public Victorian Turkish bath in Edinburgh; A-listed heritage constraints apply
• Formal contract notice expected around 1 April 2026

Who can bid

Contractors experienced in historic and A-listed building refurbishment should complete the market engagement questionnaire. Download from PCS. Full eligibility criteria in the formal tender notice expected April 2026.

Money

Estimated total value GBP 7,500,000. Works cover ground floor reconfiguration, first floor gym conversion, roof/stonework repairs, and MEP upgrades to an A-listed Victorian building.

How to submit

Complete the attached market engagement questionnaire (available on PCS). Technical data files were also released on 6 January 2026. Contact callum.ewan@edinburgh.gov.uk for queries.

Clarifications

Contact Callum Ewan at callum.ewan@edinburgh.gov.uk for queries. Q&A available via PCS.

Contract period

Contract duration not yet specified. Formal contract notice expected around 1 April 2026.

Classification

CPV 45262690 — Refurbishment of run-down buildings 45453100 — Refurbishment work ScotlandEdinburgh and Lothians