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Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience

SCOTTISH CANALS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

06 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Tender

16 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Canals, classified as a Non Departmental Public Body, is the procuring organisation for the development of the Kelpies into an activity attraction in Falkirk, Scotland. The procurement falls under the services category, with the contract being a concession type aimed at providing an optimum return on investment. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the final contract signed on 30 May 2024 and an estimated value of £650,000. The lot includes detailed plans for creating a walkway, ladders, and viewing platform, with ongoing servicing and operations over a period of 3600 days. The process followed an award procedure with prior publication for competition, demonstrating transparency and open access for potential bidders.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, construction, and hospitality services, particularly those with innovative solutions for creating engaging visitor experiences. Zone Events Limited has already been awarded the contract, but similar companies can consider similar tenders in the future, especially those that can provide high-quality service with a balance of cost and innovation. SMEs could particularly benefit from this type of opportunity by leveraging their niche strengths in design, operations, and client relationship management to measure up to the criteria of 70% quality and 30% value.

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Notice Title

Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience

Notice Description

SC is looking to explore the development of the Kelpies based in Falkirk, Scotland into an activity attraction.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SC is exploring the option of entering into a concession contract with a partner to develop the Kelpies as an activity based attraction. The internal structure to be developed to include a walk way, ladders and viewing platform, with the potential to develop further. We are looking to work with a partner for the design of the activity, the build, the ongoing servicing and operation of the activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000755331
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528690
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZONE EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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