Tender

SC0174 - Integrated Design Team Services for Immersive Experience

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Canals is seeking to appoint an architect-led integrated design team for the design and project management of a new Immersive Experience Building at The Falkirk Wheel. This public procurement process falls under the Architectural design services category, specifically targeting services. Interested parties should submit their electronic applications by 17th April 2026, with the bids being opened on 20th April 2026. The procurement uses an open procedure, ensuring transparent competition, and is part of the inviting tender stage. The contract, valued at £200,000, could extend up to 1080 days with a 12-month optional extension.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for architectural and design firms specialising in immersive environments and tourism sector facilities. The project requires expertise in architectural design services, making it suitable for businesses experienced in creating innovative and engaging spaces. Companies with robust design capabilities and a strategic focus on quality can leverage this chance to collaborate with Scottish Canals and showcase their expertise in delivering unique experiences. The winning firm can benefit from significant exposure and potentially attract further projects within the UK's dynamic public works domain.

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Notice Title

SC0174 - Integrated Design Team Services for Immersive Experience

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 for the appointment of an architect-led integrated design team to project manage and deliver the design of a new, purpose-built Immersive Experience Building at The Falkirk Wheel.

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 for the appointment of an architect-led integrated design team to project manage and deliver the design of a new, purpose-built Immersive Experience Building at The Falkirk Wheel.

Options: See ITT documents

Renewal: 12 month optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024598-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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