Dock Park Sports Facilities
Dumfries and Galloway Council · All their open notices
What this is
Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking operators interested in running the Dock Park sports facilities in Dumfries, including trampolines, bowling, mini golf, and putting. The contract would be for an initial 1-year trial period, followed by a further 3-year contract after review; during the trial the Council will maintain grounds, with the operator potentially taking over grounds maintenance thereafter. The formal contract notice was expected around 20 April 2026.
Key points
- Operation of Dock Park sports facilities (trampolines, bowling, mini golf, putting) at Dock Park, Dockhead, Dumfries DG1 2RY — 1-year trial + 3-year contract after review
- Council open to proposals on operational model; grounds maintenance by Council during trial, potentially transferring to operator thereafter; formal contract notice expected ~20 April 2026
- Register interest via PCS (SC Ref: 827038); contact Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk; GPA applies
Who can bid
This is a below-FTS-threshold PIN. Operators must be experienced in running public sports and recreational facilities. Council is open to proposals on operational model. 1-year trial with grounds maintenance by Council; following review, 3-year contract with operator potentially taking over grounds maintenance. Register interest via PCS (SC Ref: 827038). GPA applies.
How it is scored
Not yet specified. Award criteria will be published in the full contract notice expected ~20 April 2026. Council is open to proposals on operational approach. GPA applies.
Money
Estimated contract value not stated. Operation of sports facilities at Dock Park, Dumfries — operator to run commercial activities (trampolines, bowling, mini golf, putting). Payment/revenue model to be confirmed in contract notice.
How to submit
Register interest via PCS (SC Ref: 827038). Contact: Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk, Tel: +44 3033333000. Q&A via PCS after recording interest.
Clarifications
Contact: Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk, Tel: +44 3033333000. Q&A via PCS after recording interest.
Contract period
1-year initial trial period, followed by 3-year contract after review (total up to 4 years). During trial, Council maintains grounds; after year 1 review, operator may take over grounds maintenance. Formal contract notice expected around 20 April 2026.
Classification
CPV 92610000 — Sports facilities operation services ScotlandScotland South
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.