Tender

Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium." This tender, classified under the services industry category, is situated in Macduff, region UKM50, within the United Kingdom. Prospective suppliers are required to submit their proposals electronically by the deadline on 3rd September 2025 at 17:00. The process is being managed through the Public Contracts Scotland website, offering an electronic submission method for interested parties. The tender aims to select a provider to manage catering services at the recently upgraded aquarium facility over a contract period of 1800 days.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for businesses experienced in catering and hospitality services to expand into a new venue with considerable visitor traffic. Companies that specialise in event catering and café management will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope requires a blend of creative food provisioning and efficient service delivery, ideal for businesses looking to diversify their portfolio within the public sector. Establishing a presence in the Macduff area could serve as a valuable opportunity for brand expansion and long-term business growth in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to invite tenders for the provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the restaurant/cafe area at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the cafe /Restaurant at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803886
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534346
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F24 - Concession 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 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
cpssprocurement@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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