Award

SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise

SCOTTISH CANALS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Canals, the buying organisation located in Glasgow, is seeking to establish a contract with a supplier to provide books and optional merchandise items such as pocket money toys. This tender, titled "SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise," falls under the general public services industry category, with delivery expected in the UKM region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using an open procedure for submissions, and business opportunities close on 19th September 2025. The contract notice was released on 12th August 2025, with the contract valued at £500,000. Electronic submissions are required for participation.

This procurement opportunity presents a notable avenue for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in the provision of books and related merchandise. Companies with expertise in managing stock replenishment and re-ordering processes will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The focus on quality, constituting 40% of the evaluation criteria, suggests that suppliers with a strong emphasis on product quality alongside competitive pricing will be favoured. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering within the stipulated 90-day bid validity period and open to extending the contract via the available options will be strategically positioned to benefit from this long-term engagement.

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Notice Title

SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise

Notice Description

Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering.

Renewal: 2x12 month extension options available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545596
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 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
Owen Jeffreys
Contact Email
owen.jeffreys@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

LOMOND BOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536795
    SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise - Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545596
    SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise - Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering.

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