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title: "Request for Information for Provision of Visitor and Events Catering Services at Macduff Marine Aquarium"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0519bb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# Request for Information for Provision of Visitor and Events Catering Services at Macduff Marine Aquarium

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0519bb

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking information regarding the provision of visitor and events catering services at Macduff Marine Aquarium, located in UKM50, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with a specific focus on services classified under canteen and catering. Interested parties are invited to submit their suggestions, proposals, and innovations via a completed questionnaire by 5 pm on Wednesday, 4th June 2025. The council has successfully secured external funding to enhance the aquarium's facilities, including the addition of a new cafe/restaurant, with operations intended to commence around March 2027. A future notice is slated for release on 1st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the catering and food service industry, offering a substantial contract value estimated at £1,750,000 GBP. Enterprises experienced in providing innovative catering solutions, especially those adept at managing food services within tourism and educational institutions, would find this contract particularly suitable. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can position themselves as pivotal contributors to the visitor experience at a prominent regional attraction, consequently enhancing their reputational and growth prospects.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Council are looking for information on the proposed addition of a cafe/restaurant catering concession at Macduff Marine Aquarium. Aberdeenshire Council has secured external funding to extend the aquarium, add in new interpretation, a new retail offer, and a new first floor cafe / restaurant. It is intended to begin operation around March 2027. Further information is included in the attached questionnaire. Aberdeenshire Council welcomes suggestions, proposals, and innovations from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning it to patricia.weeks@aberdeenshire.gov.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 4th June 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council are looking for information on the proposed addition of a cafe/restaurant catering concession at Macduff Marine Aquarium. Aberdeenshire Council has secured external funding to extend the aquarium, add in new interpretation, a new retail offer, and a new first floor cafe / restaurant. It is intended to begin operation around March 2027. Further information is included in the attached questionnaire. Aberdeenshire Council welcomes suggestions, proposals, and innovations from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning it to patricia.weeks@aberdeenshire.gov.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 4th June 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023562-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 08:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023562-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799392
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=799392
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

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