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Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium" is being managed by Aberdeenshire Council, located at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen. This service-based tender involves the restaurant and café area at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium in Macduff, falling under the CPV classification code 55500000. The tender, initially published on 9th July 2025, was conducted through an award procedure that required prior publication of a call for competition and electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. Interested parties were apprised to submit bids by the tender deadline of 3rd September 2025, in accordance with the provided procurement documents.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in catering services, events management, and hospitality. Businesses with the ability to provide high-quality visitor and event catering services would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with expertise in attractions with high foot traffic like aquariums and museums. The successful bidder would function within a dynamic tourist attraction setting, not only showcasing their culinary expertise but also contributing to the visitor experience at Macduff Marine Aquarium. This presents an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and increase their visibility within the regional leisure and catering industry.

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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=MAR551126
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
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
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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