Tender

Beachfront Public Realm Phase A - Operation & Management

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is seeking bids for the operation and management of the Beachfront Public Realm Phase A, located at Aberdeen Beachfront, encompassing facilities such as a café space, skate park, play park, and an event amphitheatre. This tender, classified under facilities management services, stands as a notable part of a multimillion-pound regeneration programme of the area. It is currently in the tender stage with submissions closing on 29 May 2026. Interested parties should be aware of the open procedure procurement method and must submit their bids electronically via Public Contracts Scotland. The initial contract is set for two years, with a potential extension of up to three additional years, and requires attention to community benefits as per the procurement documents.

This tender represents significant potential for businesses specialising in facilities management, event organisation, catering, and recreational services. Companies with capabilities in managing large-scale, multi-faceted public spaces will find this opportunity conducive to demonstrating their expertise and growing their presence within the public sector. Given the long-term nature of the contract and the high emphasis on quality (60% of the award criteria), businesses able to deliver exceptional service with innovative solutions will have a competitive advantage. The strategic development of Aberdeen’s beachfront as a key community and cultural hub offers an exciting prospect for firms seeking to establish collaborative, community-focused operations.

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Notice Title

Beachfront Public Realm Phase A - Operation & Management

Notice Description

Delivery of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for the new Beachfront Public Realm Phase A development, encompassing the Beach Park and Events Field at Queens Links (excluding Broadhill).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council (ACC) are currently regenerating the beachfront area of the city as part of a multimillion-pound regeneration programme. Construction began in January 2025 with the first phase. Work is progressing on the rest of the beachfront area to create a new play park and events field, which are due to be completed in the autumn of 2026. It is this area that requires a Provider to operate and manage the space. The proposed contract would be for a two year period with the option to extend up to a further three years, the scope of services includes: Cafe space; Skate park; Play park; and Event amphitheatre

Renewal: Possible extension up to 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06802d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032901-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92621000 - Sports-event promotion services

92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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