---
title: "Scottish Canals - The Falkirk Wheel Control System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508301"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2017-08-15"
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# Scottish Canals - The Falkirk Wheel Control System

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508301

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## Summary

The procurement process described pertains to a planned tender by Scottish Canals for "The Falkirk Wheel Control System." This project falls under the services category within the general public services industry and is set in Glasgow, UK. The current stage of this procurement is planning, with a future notice anticipated on 1st November 2017. The initiative aims to assess and upgrade control systems incorporating innovative technologies. Interested parties can access related documents and further details through the provided links.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, software development, and control systems management. Companies with expertise in technological innovation, system assessments, and comprehensive project delivery in public services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could lead to collaboration with Scottish Canals and the potential for substantial project development and growth within the sector.

## Notice

A study has been planned to assess, evaluate, recommend and deliver a detailed scope of works, outline costs, efficiencies and innovation, which can be applied in upgrading TFW controls and embrace innovation, new technologies and techniques to provide efficiencies and bring TFW to the forefront of current standards. The initial phase of the works is to undertake a full review of all controls hardware, software, communications and wiring systems, undertake assessment of alternative control system options, provide recommendations, develop agreed solution and finally produce fully designed and detailed work packs to tender-ready status.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A study has been planned to assess, evaluate, recommend and deliver a detailed scope of works, outline costs, efficiencies and innovation, which can be applied in upgrading TFW controls and embrace innovation, new technologies and techniques to provide efficiencies and bring TFW to the forefront of current standards. The initial phase of the works is to undertake a full review of all controls hardware, software, communications and wiring systems, undertake assessment of alternative control system options, provide recommendations, develop agreed solution and finally produce fully designed and detailed work packs to tender-ready status.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292714 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2017 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31211110 - Control panels

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292714

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292714&idx=1
  17th August 2017 - Scope document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292714
  Scottish Canals - The Falkirk Wheel Control System - A study has been planned to assess, evaluate, recommend and deliver a detailed scope of works, outline costs, efficiencies and innovation, which can be applied in upgrading TFW controls and embrace innovation, new technologies and techniques to provide efficiencies and bring TFW to the forefront of current standards. The initial phase of the works is to undertake a full review of all controls hardware, software, communications and wiring systems, undertake assessment of alternative control system options, provide recommendations, develop agreed solution and finally produce fully designed and detailed work packs to tender-ready status.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=508301
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508301

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