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

Aberdeenshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Aberdeenshire Council, revolves around the award for exhibition and retail designer services at Macduff Marine Aquarium. Located in Aberdeen, the procurement falls under the category of general public services and adheres to a selective procurement method known as the restricted procedure. The process has progressed from the tender stage early in 2025, culminating in an award to Bright White Ltd in May 2025. The contract was signed shortly after the award and is valued at £69,755 GBP. The aquarium is anticipated to reopen in Spring 2026, setting a timeline for interested businesses to prepare for potential engagements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in creative design and interpretation services. With a focus on refreshing exhibition and retail spaces, businesses with expertise in retail design and spatial redevelopment in similar settings are particularly suited to vie for such contracts. The strategic location within Aberdeenshire provides further prospects for suppliers to expand their presence within the UK region known for its local authority initiatives. Businesses that can deliver innovative design solutions within stipulated deadlines stand a chance to bolster their portfolio through successful completion of this engagement.

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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=MAR550767
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£69,755 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months 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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire 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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bright White Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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