---
title: "SC0185 Canal Boat Build & Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a09e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# SC0185 Canal Boat Build & Management

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a09e

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## Summary

Scottish Canals, located in Glasgow, is conducting a procurement process under the title "SC0185 Canal Boat Build & Management," which falls within the industry category of pleasure and sporting boats. This tender seeks suppliers to build and manage four canal boats, with an estimated contract value of £750,000. The procurement stage is in the Tender phase, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The tender process utilises electronic submission methods with essential dates including a tender period ending on 22nd June 2026, and a bid opening and award period commencing on the same day at 12:00 PM. The contract is expected to last for a duration of 2160 days, with a potential 72-month extension in line with the expected lifespan of the vessels. The delivery location for the vessels is specified as the Falkirk area in the UKM region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime construction and management, particularly those experienced in building and maintaining pleasure and sporting boats. With the project's emphasis on quality and technical responses accounting for 70% of the award criteria and pricing accounting for 30%, businesses with a strong track record in technical excellence and competitive pricing will find this tender particularly advantageous. Companies able to fulfil electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment requirements will be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby expanding their portfolio within public sector tenders.

## Notice

Per the ITT seeking a supplier to build & manage 4 vessels

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Per the ITT seeking a supplier to build & manage 4 canal boats

Renewal: 72 month extension to match expected lifespan of the vessels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047657-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34522000 - Pleasure and sporting boats

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047657-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832690
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13122
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/98157724019E4F0F9946

## Provenance

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