Planning

Request for Information for Provision of Visitor and Events Catering Services at Macduff Marine Aquarium

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking information regarding the provision of visitor and events catering services at Macduff Marine Aquarium, located in UKM50, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with a specific focus on services classified under canteen and catering. Interested parties are invited to submit their suggestions, proposals, and innovations via a completed questionnaire by 5 pm on Wednesday, 4th June 2025. The council has successfully secured external funding to enhance the aquarium's facilities, including the addition of a new cafe/restaurant, with operations intended to commence around March 2027. A future notice is slated for release on 1st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the catering and food service industry, offering a substantial contract value estimated at £1,750,000 GBP. Enterprises experienced in providing innovative catering solutions, especially those adept at managing food services within tourism and educational institutions, would find this contract particularly suitable. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can position themselves as pivotal contributors to the visitor experience at a prominent regional attraction, consequently enhancing their reputational and growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Request for Information for Provision of Visitor and Events Catering Services at Macduff Marine Aquarium

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council are looking for information on the proposed addition of a cafe/restaurant catering concession at Macduff Marine Aquarium. Aberdeenshire Council has secured external funding to extend the aquarium, add in new interpretation, a new retail offer, and a new first floor cafe / restaurant. It is intended to begin operation around March 2027. Further information is included in the attached questionnaire. Aberdeenshire Council welcomes suggestions, proposals, and innovations from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning it to patricia.weeks@aberdeenshire.gov.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 4th June 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council are looking for information on the proposed addition of a cafe/restaurant catering concession at Macduff Marine Aquarium. Aberdeenshire Council has secured external funding to extend the aquarium, add in new interpretation, a new retail offer, and a new first floor cafe / restaurant. It is intended to begin operation around March 2027. Further information is included in the attached questionnaire. Aberdeenshire Council welcomes suggestions, proposals, and innovations from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning it to patricia.weeks@aberdeenshire.gov.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 4th June 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023562-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Patricia Weeks
Contact Email
patricia.weeks@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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