Tender

Lock Keeping, maintenance and Delivering Volunteering Services

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Canals has initiated a tender process for "Lock Keeping, Maintenance and Delivering Volunteering Services," targeting service providers within the Forth and Clyde Canals region. As a central purchasing body, Scottish Canals seeks to enhance canal movement support services, with the procurement classified under CPV code 63720000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing electronic submissions until 6th March 2026, following which the award process begins. The estimated value of this contract is £180,000, with a contract duration of 720 days, inclusive of a potential 12-month extension. Interested parties must ensure compliance with criteria such as having a public insurance of £10 million per incident, and the ability to submit documentation electronically is required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waterways management, maintenance, and community-focused volunteering services. Companies with expertise in these areas should consider participating, as Scottish Canals is committed to incorporating community benefits into their procurement processes. The open procedure allows a diverse range of organisations to compete, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions that promote community welfare along the canal. Given the extensive contract duration and potential for renewal, successful bidders have the opportunity to establish long-term partnerships that foster business growth and community development within Scotland's canal networks.

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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=FEB549309
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procureent@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
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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