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Operational Vessel (Boat)

SCOTTISH CANALS

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17 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Canals has initiated a tender process to procure operational vessels, specifically boats, to facilitate the monitoring and maintenance of canals from the water. Located in Glasgow, the buyer organisation is seeking to acquire three operational boats, each with capacity for four people and necessary equipment. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods with a focus on maritime vessels. The delivery location for these boats is Fort Augustus, and the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 3rd August 2026 at noon. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, designed to enable fair competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in manufacturing or supplying maritime vessels and related equipment. Organisations that can supply durable and reliable operational boats with options for extended warranties, servicing, and spare parts are likely well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies able to meet the electronic submission requirements and deadlines outlined will find this tender particularly beneficial. As the contract period extends from August 2026 to August 2027, with potential renewals, businesses have the opportunity to secure long-term involvement with Scottish Canals, thereby fostering business growth and development in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operational Vessel (Boat)

Notice Description

Operational boat to allow staff to monitor and carry out maintenance of the canals from the water.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Canals is looking to procure 3 operational boats and trailers. The boats are to seat 4 people and have room for equipment. The boats are to be used for the inspection and maintenance of the canals from the waterside.

Options: Extended warranty period, additional vessels, servicing and spare parts

Renewal: There is an option for an extended warranty period, procurement of spares and potential servicing of the boats. If this option is added the contract end date will align with the life spa of the boats for the procurement of spare. parts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837728
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560376
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

34520000 - Boats

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
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
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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