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SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise

SCOTTISH CANALS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 09:56

Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Canals, a public body headquartered in Glasgow, has concluded its procurement process for the 'Books & Merchandise' contract. With the procurement method being an open procedure, the focus was on sourcing library books and optionally merchandise items, such as pocket-money toys. The process, classified under the CPV code for library books, involved several stages including a tender phase active in August 2025 and culminated in an awarded contract on 5th December 2025 valued at £500,000 GBP. Lomond Books Ltd was selected as the supplier following the assessment criteria segmenting 40% for quality and 60% for price, all under the regulations guided by the CELEX legal basis. The contracting process entailed electronic submission of bids and occurred within the UKM region.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of library books and related merchandise, emphasising the necessity for effective stock management and reorder capabilities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the publishing, distribution, or wholesale sectors could gain substantial commercial benefits from engaging in similar tender exercises. With a strong emphasis on value and quality, suppliers that can balance these aspects are likely to thrive in tendering for such contracts. Furthermore, the successful negotiation of this contract, which includes a potential extension offering further business continuity, represents a distinct growth opportunity for businesses seeking long-term partnerships with entities like Scottish Canals.

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Notice Title

SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise

Notice Description

Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering.

Renewal: 2x12 month extension options available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082762-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months 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
Owen Jeffreys
Contact Email
owen.jeffreys@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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOMOND BOOKS

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