---
title: "The Falkirk Wheel - Tour Boat Engine Replacements"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000591771"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2019-07-19"
---

# The Falkirk Wheel - Tour Boat Engine Replacements

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000591771

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## Summary

The Scottish Canals authority has initiated a planned procurement process for "The Falkirk Wheel - Tour Boat Engine Replacements". This project aims to convert the engines of the two trip boats, 'Antonine' and 'Archimedes', to electric or hybrid power to enhance sustainability, reduce noise, and lower running costs. With a budget of £100,000, the procurement is categorised under services and is located in Glasgow, UK. Interested parties may submit their expressions of interest before the deadline for full tender documentation, expected to be released on 2nd September 2019.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in sustainable engineering and boat modification services. Companies specialising in electric and hybrid propulsion systems, maintenance of marine vessels, and those focused on environmentally-friendly solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this project allows businesses to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability while potentially gaining exposure in the public sector through successful contract fulfilment.

## Notice

The aim is to convert the two Falkirk Wheel trip boats - the "Antonine" and "Archimedes" - to electric or Hybrid power to reduce noise on board, promote sustainability and reduce running costs on fuel and maintenance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of engine on each of the two tour boats that operate at The Falkirk Wheel with some form of electric or hybrid power solution. Additional information is included as an attachment. At this stage we are looking for interested parties to record their interest with a view to taking part in a full tender exercise in due course.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360884 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34311000 - Engines

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360884

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360884&idx=1
  19th July 2019 - Project outline
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360884
  The Falkirk Wheel - Tour Boat Engine Replacements - The aim is to convert the two Falkirk Wheel trip boats - the "Antonine" and "Archimedes" - to electric or Hybrid power to reduce noise on board, promote sustainability and reduce running costs on fuel and maintenance.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000591771
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=591771

## Provenance

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