---
title: "SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0585bc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0585bc

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## Summary

Scottish Canals, a public body headquartered in Glasgow, has concluded its procurement process for the 'Books & Merchandise' contract. With the procurement method being an open procedure, the focus was on sourcing library books and optionally merchandise items, such as pocket-money toys. The process, classified under the CPV code for library books, involved several stages including a tender phase active in August 2025 and culminated in an awarded contract on 5th December 2025 valued at £500,000 GBP. Lomond Books Ltd was selected as the supplier following the assessment criteria segmenting 40% for quality and 60% for price, all under the regulations guided by the CELEX legal basis. The contracting process entailed electronic submission of bids and occurred within the UKM region.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of library books and related merchandise, emphasising the necessity for effective stock management and reorder capabilities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the publishing, distribution, or wholesale sectors could gain substantial commercial benefits from engaging in similar tender exercises. With a strong emphasis on value and quality, suppliers that can balance these aspects are likely to thrive in tendering for such contracts. Furthermore, the successful negotiation of this contract, which includes a potential extension offering further business continuity, represents a distinct growth opportunity for businesses seeking long-term partnerships with entities like Scottish Canals.

## Notice

Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering.

Renewal: 2x12 month extension options available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082762-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH CANALS |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 9SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Canal |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOMOND BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082762-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047892-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13122
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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