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01 Jul 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "SC0178 Scottish Canals Pontoon & Decking Framework" is currently in the tender stage. The buying organisation, Scottish Canals, based in Glasgow, is seeking installation services, specifically for pontoons and decking. The procurement follows an open procedure with a tender period ending on 5th August 2026 at 12:00 BST. The contract's total value is estimated at £2,000,000, and it will primarily serve the Scottish region. Key procurement methods include electronic submissions with an emphasis on technical and price criteria. The industry category falls under installation services, detailed within the CPV classification 51000000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for construction and installation service providers, particularly those with expertise in marine and decking projects. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions at competitive prices will be well-positioned to secure contracts under this framework. Given the focus on providing long-term services with potential renewals, the procurement aligns well with firms looking to establish or expand their presence in the Scottish infrastructure market. The opportunity also allows for a significant number of participants, making it accessible to businesses of varied sizes and capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SC0178 Scottish Canals Pontoon & Decking Framework

Notice Description

Per ITT documents

Lot Information

Pontoon

Per Schedule 1A

Renewal: 12 months

Decking

As per Schedule 1B

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c10d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061643-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20262 months 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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