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SC0174 - Integrated Design Team Services for Immersive Experience

Scottish Canals

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Canals procured architect-led integrated design team services to project-manage and deliver the design of a new, purpose-built Immersive Experience Building at The Falkirk Wheel. The requirement covers architectural and integrated design services for the building and its visitor-experience purpose, rather than construction delivery itself. It is a professional services opportunity classified under CPV 71220000, covering architectural design. Scottish Canals is the buyer and central purchasing body. Delivery is at The Falkirk Wheel in Falkirk, Scotland. The procurement comprised one lot and required an English-language response from an integrated team led by an architect. Bidders were required to provide the names and professional qualifications of the staff who would carry out the work. Electronic payment and ordering arrangements apply, with electronic invoicing permitted.

The procurement has been completed: LDN Architects LLP was selected for the single lot, and the contract is active. The award was made on 20 April 2026 and the contract was signed on 2 June 2026. The awarded contract value is £198,200, against an estimated procurement value of £200,000. The contract runs for 1,080 days, with an optional 12-month extension. Scottish Canals used an open procedure with electronic submission. Tenders closed at noon on 17 April 2026; bids were opened at noon on 20 April 2026. Evaluation weighted technical quality at 70% and price at 30%. Nine electronic bids were received. Variant bids were not allowed, and bids had to remain valid for 90 days.

This award demonstrates demand from Scottish Canals for architect-led multidisciplinary design teams capable of taking responsibility for a major visitor-attraction building project from project management through design development. Firms competing for similar work would need strong architectural leadership, the ability to assemble and manage an integrated design team, and relevant experience delivering purpose-built immersive or visitor-experience facilities. Credibility would also depend on being able to name suitably qualified project staff and demonstrate a technically strong response, since quality carried substantially greater weight than price. The requirement attracted nine bids, indicating competition for this type of work. It provides a useful benchmark for suppliers developing capability in cultural, tourism, canal or other public-facing capital projects for Scottish Canals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC0174 - Integrated Design Team Services for Immersive Experience

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 for the appointment of an architect-led integrated design team to project manage and deliver the design of a new, purpose-built Immersive Experience Building at The Falkirk Wheel.

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 for the appointment of an architect-led integrated design team to project manage and deliver the design of a new, purpose-built Immersive Experience Building at The Falkirk Wheel.

Options: See ITT documents

Renewal: 12 month optional extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826924
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564257
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Canals
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 9SP
Postcode Area
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

LDN Architects LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551971
    SC0174 - Integrated Design Team Services for Immersive Experience - Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract for the appointment of an architect-led integrated design team to project manage and deliver the design of a new, purpose-built Immersive Experience Building at The Falkirk Wheel.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564257
    SC0174 - Integrated Design Team Services for Immersive Experience - Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract for the appointment of an architect-led integrated design team to project manage and deliver the design of a new, purpose-built Immersive Experience Building at The Falkirk Wheel.

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