Planning

The Falkirk Wheel - Tour Boat Engine Replacements

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Planning

19 Jul 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Canals authority has initiated a planned procurement process for "The Falkirk Wheel - Tour Boat Engine Replacements". This project aims to convert the engines of the two trip boats, 'Antonine' and 'Archimedes', to electric or hybrid power to enhance sustainability, reduce noise, and lower running costs. With a budget of £100,000, the procurement is categorised under services and is located in Glasgow, UK. Interested parties may submit their expressions of interest before the deadline for full tender documentation, expected to be released on 2nd September 2019.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in sustainable engineering and boat modification services. Companies specialising in electric and hybrid propulsion systems, maintenance of marine vessels, and those focused on environmentally-friendly solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this project allows businesses to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability while potentially gaining exposure in the public sector through successful contract fulfilment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Falkirk Wheel - Tour Boat Engine Replacements

Notice Description

The aim is to convert the two Falkirk Wheel trip boats - the "Antonine" and "Archimedes" - to electric or Hybrid power to reduce noise on board, promote sustainability and reduce running costs on fuel and maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of engine on each of the two tour boats that operate at The Falkirk Wheel with some form of electric or hybrid power solution. Additional information is included as an attachment. At this stage we are looking for interested parties to record their interest with a view to taking part in a full tender exercise in due course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000591771
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360884
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34311000 - Engines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2019Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
Steven Menzies
Contact Email
procurement@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
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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