---
title: "Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060728"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060728

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium". The initiative involves offering canteen and catering services at the newly upgraded aquarium located in Macduff. The procurement process falls under the services category with the CPV classification of 55500000. Potential bidders are invited to view the café and restaurant area on the 29th and 30th of January, with pre-booked slots available from 2 to 5 pm. This tender allows electronic submissions and concludes on 13th February 2026 at 17:00. Interested parties are encouraged to register and submit responses via the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in catering and event management services. The contract is particularly suited for businesses experienced in providing visitor services within a hospitality or tourist attraction environment. With a contract duration of approximately five years (1,800 days), the opportunity enables businesses to establish a long-term presence at a high-profile location. Companies with capabilities in electronic transactions may find additional efficiencies in the procuring process, as electronic ordering and payment are encouraged by Aberdeenshire Council.

## 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/007480-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 10:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007480-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003692-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820751
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=820751
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=820751
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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