---
title: "Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c29"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c29

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is actively seeking tenders for the provision of visitor and events catering at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium, located in Macduff within the UKM50 region. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically canteen and catering services, with a substantial contract period of 1800 days. The tender is currently at the stage of active competition following the planning phase, with electronic submissions accepted until 3rd September 2025 at 17:00 BST. Interested parties should utilize the electronic submission method as outlined on Public Contracts Scotland to ensure smooth participation.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for catering companies, especially those experienced in managing restaurant or café operations for visitor attractions. Companies with a robust service portfolio and capable of delivering high-quality, efficient catering solutions could find this a beneficial venture. The project’s duration and location in Macduff present opportunities for both local and regional enterprises to establish or expand their foothold in the catering industry while supporting the vibrant community and visitor influx at the aquarium.

## Notice

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to invite tenders for the provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the restaurant/cafe area at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the cafe /Restaurant at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020277-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020277-2026
- 9 Jul 2025 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038654-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803886
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

## Provenance

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