George Hotel, Stranraer – Operator Opportunity

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Published: Jul 17, 2026

Updated: Jul 21, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the urban development and housing, culture and heritage and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Museums, Tourism Development, Hospitality and Arts. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 31, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the urban development and housing sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Council is seeking an operator to operate the renovated George Hotel in Stranraer as a leisure, cultural and accommodation facility.

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.

Data provenance

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About Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council has issued 218 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 64 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, General Supplies & Services, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. You have 41 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Dumfries and Galloway Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Urban Development & Housing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.