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Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience

SCOTTISH CANALS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2025 at 08:14

TenderUpdate

06 Feb 2024 at 08:44

Tender

16 Jan 2024 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience" has been recently completed by Scottish Canals, a non-departmental public body operating from Glasgow. This contract was focused on developing the Kelpies in Falkirk, Scotland, into an activity-based attraction, classified under the travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services industry category. The tender was a concession contract published earlier as part of an award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement attracted the interest of potential partners for designing, building, servicing, and operating the new attractions. Initially, the tender was active from 16th January 2024 with its final tender period culminating on 6th February 2024. The contract was awarded to Zone Events Limited, marking the procurement as complete on 21st April 2025, with the contract signed on 30th May 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in touristic and activity development services, particularly those within the SMEs sector looking to expand their footprint in the Scottish tourism industry. A successful bidder not only participates in the design and operation but also stands to benefit from the expected income generated by the attraction, estimated at £101,000. Moreover, businesses capable of innovating within the tourist attractions domain could leverage this contract to showcase their services, expand their portfolio, and gain a foothold in the vibrant Scottish tourism market. With a focus on high-quality service provision, evaluated at 70% quality and 30% value, businesses that can provide excellent quality and cost-effective solutions were well-positioned for this concession opportunity.

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Notice Title

Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience

Notice Description

SC is looking to explore the development of the Kelpies based in Falkirk, Scotland into an activity attraction.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SC is exploring the option of entering into a concession contract with a partner to develop the Kelpies as an activity based attraction. The internal structure to be developed to include a walk way, ladders and viewing platform, with the potential to develop further. We are looking to work with a partner for the design of the activity, the build, the ongoing servicing and operation of the activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042d81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016093-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scottishcanals.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413326936

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 9SP
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZONE EVENTS

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