Tender

Macduff Marine Aquarium Contract for Exhibition & Retail Designer Services (18739)

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "Macduff Marine Aquarium Contract for Exhibition & Retail Designer Services (18739)". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the refresh and redevelopment of the exhibition and retail spaces at Macduff Marine Aquarium in Aberdeen (region UKM50). The tender is being conducted using a restricted procedure, allowing for selective procurement. Key deadlines include the tender submission date of 28 February 2025, with an expected invitation date for the second stage on 7 March 2025. The project aims to have the revamped aquarium opened by Spring 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and retail design within the public services sector. Companies adept in providing innovative design solutions for public exhibitions and retail environments are well-suited to compete. The restricted procurement process indicates that only suitably experienced and qualified firms will proceed to the next stages, ensuring a competitive environment that favours businesses with a strong portfolio in similar projects. Engaging in this contract can foster business growth by enhancing a firm's portfolio and establishing a working relationship with Aberdeenshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Macduff Marine Aquarium Contract for Exhibition & Retail Designer Services (18739)

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council requires a suitably experienced interpretation and retail design consultant to lead on the refresh and redevelopment of the exhibition and retail spaces at Macduff Marine Aquarium (due to open Spring 2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council requires a suitably experienced interpretation and retail design consultant to lead on the refresh and redevelopment of the exhibition and retail spaces at Macduff Marine Aquarium (due to open Spring 2026).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790831
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524054
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79932000 - Interior design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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