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title: "18739 Macduff Aquarium Extension and Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0495b8"
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# 18739 Macduff Aquarium Extension and Upgrade

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0495b8

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "18739 Macduff Aquarium Extension and Upgrade" under the construction work industry category. The project is located in Aberdeen, UKM50, and involves extensive works to the existing Macduff Marine Aquarium. The procurement used an open procedure under the legal basis CELEX: 32014L0024, with the award stage completed and a contract valued at £7,169,605.66 signed on 16 January 2025. Amendments were made to closure dates during the tender period which extended the deadlines for submission and opening of tenders to 18 October 2024. The awarded supplier for this contract is Ogilvie Construction Limited.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in large-scale upgrades and extensions. Companies engaged in heating, ventilation, and electrical systems installations, as well as those involved in decoration and landscaping, would find ample scope to grow their business. The project benefits include community benefits and environmental well-being criteria, thus favouring businesses with expertise in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. SMEs stand a competitive chance as evidenced by the interest from six bidders, all from within the EU and non-EU countries.

## Notice

The Works include the construction of one single storey and one two storey extension to the existing Macduff Marine Aquarium to provide an additional cafe, improved reception, shop, staff, plant and workshop areas and larger display areas. Works in the existing marine life display areas are largely restricted to decoration and heating upgrades. Alterations to the marine life support systems are minimal. A new ventilation layout is proposed with two external plant installations. Much of the front facade is to be removed and replaced to allow a larger building footprint. This also requires roof extensions and steel frame supports. The first floor cafe features large glazing panels. PV panels are to be installed on two roof areas. Parking alterations and landscaping improvements are included.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Works include the construction of one single storey and one two storey extension to the existing Macduff Marine Aquarium to provide an additional cafe, improved reception, shop, staff, plant and workshop areas and larger display areas. Works in the existing marine life display areas are largely restricted to decoration and heating upgrades. Alterations to the marine life support systems are minimal. A new ventilation layout is proposed with two external plant installations. Much of the front facade is to be removed and replaced to allow a larger building footprint. This also requires roof extensions and steel frame supports. The first floor cafe features large glazing panels. PV panels are to be installed on two roof areas. Parking alterations and landscaping improvements are included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015033-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,169,605 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OGILVIE CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015033-2025
- 18 Sep 2024 at 07:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029773-2024
- 5 Sep 2024 at 16:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028500-2024
- 27 Aug 2024 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027306-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776252
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

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