---
title: "Scottish Canals - The Falkirk Wheel Gate Bearing Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000551345"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2019-02-08"
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# Scottish Canals - The Falkirk Wheel Gate Bearing Replacement

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000551345

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## Summary

The public procurement process is conducted by Scottish Canals for the project titled "The Falkirk Wheel Gate Bearing Replacement". This works contract involves replacing and upgrading gondola gate bearings, arms, pins, and hydraulic gate cylinders across the four Gondola Gate mechanisms. Located in Glasgow, UK, the procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 25 September 2018 for a total value of £390,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the relevant lots dedicated to the replacement of the Falkirk Wheel Gate Bearings.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, mechanical works, and public infrastructure projects. Companies with experience in hydraulic systems or public works would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The engagement in such projects not only offers potential revenue generation but also the chance to contribute to significant community benefits associated with the work on the Falkirk Wheel.

## Notice

The required works include: Replace and upgrade the gondola gate bearings, arms, pins and hydraulic gate cylinders within the each of the four Gondola Gate operating mechanisms. Also Remove each of the gondola gates from the gondolas to renew the D fender and all fender connections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344791 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 1 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £390,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44440000 - Bearings

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344791
- 24 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326079

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326079
  Scottish Canals - The Falkirk Wheel Gate Bearing Replacement - The required works include: Replace and upgrade the gondola gate bearings, arms, pins and hydraulic gate cylinders within the each of the four Gondola Gate operating mechanisms. Also Remove each of the gondola gates from the gondolas to renew the D fender and all fender connections.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344791
  Scottish Canals - The Falkirk Wheel Gate Bearing Replacement - The required works include: Replace and upgrade the gondola gate bearings, arms, pins and hydraulic gate cylinders within the each of the four Gondola Gate operating mechanisms. Also Remove each of the gondola gates from the gondolas to renew the D fender and all fender connections.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000551345

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