Award

Aquatic Weed Harvester

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the acquisition of an Aquatic Weed Harvester was conducted by Scottish Canals, a central purchasing body located in Glasgow, at Canal House, 1 Applecross Street, UKM. Classified under the 'General public services' industry category, this contract pertained to the procurement of goods. The process followed an open procurement procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity, with both the tender and contract having been completed. The tender period concluded on 22 April 2025 with the award date commencing immediately on the same day. The contract was signed on 29 April 2025, and the procurement stage is currently in the 'Award' phase for contract execution.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies involved in manufacturing or supplying machinery designed for aquatic weed management. Given the nature of the procurement and its specific requirements, large-scale companies that specialise in designing and producing aquatic machinery stand to benefit the most. Such businesses are well-equipped to compete under open procedure tenders, providing an opportunity to establish long-term collaborations with public sector bodies like Scottish Canals. The successful bidder, Aqua Mech Ltd, reflects the competitive landscape and the calibre of businesses suitable for these procurements.

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Notice Title

Aquatic Weed Harvester

Notice Description

Aquatic weed harvester as specified on the ITT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of aquatic weed harvester with trade in as specified in statement of requirements on PCS-T

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795980
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530342
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months 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
Paul Mr Brady
Contact Email
paul.brady@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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUA MECH

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