---
title: "Dochgarroch RIB Business Opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000503180"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2018-09-03"
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# Dochgarroch RIB Business Opportunity

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000503180

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## Summary

The Scottish Canals is seeking an operator for the "Dochgarroch RIB Business Opportunity," aimed at providing a fast RIB service on Loch Ness, classified under the recreation, culture and religion sector. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20 March 2018. The initial tender period closed on 5 December 2017, and the location for the service is Dochgarroch, Glasgow. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a broad participation from interested parties.

This opportunity represents a significant business growth avenue for companies specialising in maritime services, particularly those skilled in operating rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). Businesses with experience in providing similar recreational services or those looking to expand in outdoor leisure activities would be well-positioned to participate. Suppliers should prepare to submit comprehensive business plans and cost models to meet the submission requirements outlined in the tender documents.

## Notice

This is the contract award notice relating to an opportunity has arisen for an operator to provide a fast RIB service on Loch Ness. Potential operators are expected to provide a business plan including cost models for consideration. Details of requirements for submission are given in the documents attached later in this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a fast RIB service on Loch Ness

Options: The service could be expanded if additional infrastructure becomes available in the area and is required by Scottish Canals.

Renewal: Possible renewal of agreement on an annual basis on successful completion of each year of the agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330006 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BEASTIE BOATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330006
- 13 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300907

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300907&idx=2
  21st November 2017 - Location plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300907&idx=1
  13th November 2017 - Brief document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300907
  Dochgarroch RIB Business Opportunity - An opportunity has arisen for an operator to provide a fast RIB service on Loch Ness. Potential operators are expected to provide a business plan including cost models for consideration. Details of requirements for submission are given in the documents attached later in this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330006
  Dochgarroch RIB Business Opportunity - This is the contract award notice relating to an opportunity has arisen for an operator to provide a fast RIB service on Loch Ness. Potential operators are expected to provide a business plan including cost models for consideration. Details of requirements for submission are given in the documents attached later in this notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000503180
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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