NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) said the 9.5acre site in Battlefield has so far attracted a “good response” from potential developers, according to the health board.

The former hospital site was declared surplus to requirements when services successfully transferred to the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in May 2015. It is being marketed by Savills on a “price on application” basis and contains 1 listed building, a former administrative block.

Developers will also be required to outline their proposals for engaging with the community through the planning process and beyond.

David Loudon, NHSGGC director of facilities and capital planning, said: “The Board commenced marketing the site last October and have had a good response from the development industry.

“We now want to convert this interest into a firm sale and ensure this site is brought back into use for the local community sooner rather than later.”

NHSGGC said there has been a high level of community interest in the sales process with some community activists calling for more say on what happens on the site.

Mr Loudon added: “We are in complete agreement with the community that the worst possible outcome would be for this key site to lie vacant and derelict. Therefore, we have asked developers to come forward with high quality proposals that they believe can be implemented.

“These proposals will then be subject to detailed scrutiny to ensure we achieve the best possible outcome for the local community and the public purse.”