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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.

TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium. The procurement process focuses on service provision within the hospitality industry, specifically catering. Located in the region UKM50, potential bidders can participate by submitting tenders electronically by 13 February 2026 at 17:00. Interested parties have an opportunity to visit the café/restaurant premises on 29 and 30 January to gain a better understanding of the site. Aberdeenshire Council, located at Woodhill House, Aberdeen, is overseeing this procurement process, emphasising electronic submission and documentation via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for catering businesses looking to partner with a significant local authority such as Aberdeenshire Council. The contract involves not only regular visitor catering services but also catering for events, offering a stable and potentially lucrative business growth opportunity over a significant period. Businesses experienced in providing high-quality catering services and capable of operating efficiently within a busy visitor attraction would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a contract duration of 1,800 days, this tender offers long-term business potential in a picturesque location with access to a steady flow of visitors at the Macduff Marine Aquarium.

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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-r6ebe6-0000820751
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548215
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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