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title: "Beachfront Public Realm Phase A - Operation & Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06802d"
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buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
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# Beachfront Public Realm Phase A - Operation & Management

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06802d

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## Summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking bids for the operation and management of the Beachfront Public Realm Phase A, located at Aberdeen Beachfront, encompassing facilities such as a café space, skate park, play park, and an event amphitheatre. This tender, classified under facilities management services, stands as a notable part of a multimillion-pound regeneration programme of the area. It is currently in the tender stage with submissions closing on 29 May 2026. Interested parties should be aware of the open procedure procurement method and must submit their bids electronically via Public Contracts Scotland. The initial contract is set for two years, with a potential extension of up to three additional years, and requires attention to community benefits as per the procurement documents.

This tender represents significant potential for businesses specialising in facilities management, event organisation, catering, and recreational services. Companies with capabilities in managing large-scale, multi-faceted public spaces will find this opportunity conducive to demonstrating their expertise and growing their presence within the public sector. Given the long-term nature of the contract and the high emphasis on quality (60% of the award criteria), businesses able to deliver exceptional service with innovative solutions will have a competitive advantage. The strategic development of Aberdeen’s beachfront as a key community and cultural hub offers an exciting prospect for firms seeking to establish collaborative, community-focused operations.

## Notice

Delivery of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for the new Beachfront Public Realm Phase A development, encompassing the Beach Park and Events Field at Queens Links (excluding Broadhill).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council (ACC) are currently regenerating the beachfront area of the city as part of a multimillion-pound regeneration programme. Construction began in January 2025 with the first phase. Work is progressing on the rest of the beachfront area to create a new play park and events field, which are due to be completed in the autumn of 2026. It is this area that requires a Provider to operate and manage the space. The proposed contract would be for a two year period with the option to extend up to a further three years, the scope of services includes: Cafe space; Skate park; Play park; and Event amphitheatre

Renewal: Possible extension up to 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032901-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 years |

## 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 | ABERDEEN CITY 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92621000 - Sports-event promotion services
- 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032901-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828088
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=828088
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=828088
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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