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Lock Keeping, maintenance and Delivering Volunteering Services

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Scottish Canals focuses on providing lock-keeping, maintenance, and volunteering services along the Forth and Clyde Canals. The central buying organisation, Scottish Canals, is located in Glasgow, Scotland. This tender, identified as SC0172, falls under the services industry category and has concluded with an award. The process used an open procurement method, allowing broad participation. The most recent contract details indicate that the contract was signed on 27th March 2026, valued at £200,000, with the supplier, Go Forth & Clyde, recognised as the successful bidder.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in canal maintenance, environmental services, and community volunteering schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in handling similar projects, are well-suited to compete, given the open nature of the procurement method. The focus on delivering services routinely along the canals suggests ongoing business prospects that could lead to contract renewals in the future. Moreover, the community benefits outlined in this tender mean that businesses can contribute to local developmental initiatives while bolstering growth and innovation in their operations.

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Notice Title

Lock Keeping, maintenance and Delivering Volunteering Services

Notice Description

Support the movement along the canal as defined in the ITT and associated services

Lot Information

Lot 1

As defined in the ITT

Renewal: 12 month extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823313
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552634
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63720000 - Support services for water transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO FORTH & CLYDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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