Tender

SC0185 Canal Boat Build & Management

SCOTTISH CANALS

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22 May 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "SC0185 Canal Boat Build & Management" is initiated by Scottish Canals, a body governed by public law, located in Glasgow, Scotland. This tender, under the category of general public services, seeks a supplier to build and manage four canal vessels, with operations planned in the Falkirk area. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open procedure being used to attract bids. The deadline for submissions is 22nd June 2026, with a total estimated value of £750,000. Interested parties are required to submit their bids electronically by the stated deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the shipbuilding and maritime management industries, particularly those skilled in the construction and operation of canal boats. The contract promises long-term engagement since there is an option for a 72-month extension to align with the vessel's operational lifespan, which could drive substantial business growth. Companies that excel in technical quality and competitive pricing, which account for 70% and 30% of the award criteria respectively, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC0185 Canal Boat Build & Management

Notice Description

Per the ITT seeking a supplier to build & manage 4 vessels

Lot Information

Lot 1

Per the ITT seeking a supplier to build & manage 4 canal boats

Renewal: 72 month extension to match expected lifespan of the vessels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832690
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556414
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34522000 - Pleasure and sporting boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20265 weeks to go
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
SCOTTISH CANALS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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