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title: "Lock Gate Design Fabrication and Installation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000596422"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2020-02-11"
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# Lock Gate Design Fabrication and Installation

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000596422

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Canals, based in Glasgow, UK, which is seeking suppliers for a project titled "Lock Gate Design Fabrication and Installation." This project falls under the works category and is part of an open procedure tender to replace priority lock gates in Scotland, specifically at the Crinan Canal and Caledonian Canal. The tender period concluded on 27 September 2019, with an awarded contract valued at approximately £3,256,535. The buying organisation has focused on improving asset management and ensuring the long-term functionality of these critical infrastructure components.

This tender opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in engineering, fabrication, and installation services, particularly in the public works sector. Businesses with experience in producing steel and timber structures, as well as those capable of providing innovative sealing solutions for lock gates, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, with options for phased work based on budget and asset condition, suppliers may find flexible contracting terms conducive to strategic partnership opportunities with the Scottish Canals.

## Notice

SC have a prioritised asset management programme for the replacement of all lock gates in Scotland based on condition and risk and are now beginning a programme for the replacement of the priority gates. This package of works is focusing on a number of the Crinan Canal Lock Gates (Lock Gates 1 to 4 and 5 to 8) and the Gairlochy Lock 17 U/S and Lock 18 D/S Gates on the Caledonian Canal. Existing Crinan lock gates are either timber or composite steel and timber, whereas the Gairlochy gates have steel main structure and hardwood timber mitre posts and heel posts. Details for all Lock Gates can be found in Appendix A Drawings of the Works Package. The contractor will have to confirm all information provided on site during the surveys. The new Lock Gates will be steel with hardwood timber seals or other appropriate alternative (e.g. rubber seals).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SC have a prioritised asset management programme for the replacement of all lock gates in Scotland based on condition and risk and are now beginning a programme for the replacement of the priority gates. This package of works is focusing on a number of the Crinan Canal Lock Gates (Lock Gates 1 to 4 and 5 to 8) and the Gairlochy Lock 17 U/S and Lock 18 D/S Gates on the Caledonian Canal. Existing Crinan lock gates are either timber or composite steel and timber, whereas the Gairlochy gates have steel main structure and hardwood timber mitre posts and heel posts. Details for all Lock Gates can be found in Appendix A Drawings of the Works Package. The contractor will have to confirm all information provided on site during the surveys. The new Lock Gates will be steel with hardwood timber seals or other appropriate alternative (e.g. rubber seals).

Options: Options to phase work according to available budget and ongoing developments in relation to asset condition as work is being carried out.

Renewal: Work may be phased in accordance with available funding over more than one financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380304 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,700,000 |
| Lots value | £3,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,256,535 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45421148 - Installation of gates

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380304
- 2 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP364898

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP364898
  Lock Gate Design Fabrication and Installation - SC have a prioritised asset management programme for the replacement of all lock gates in Scotland based on condition and risk and are now beginning a programme for the replacement of the priority gates. This package of works is focusing on a number of the Crinan Canal Lock Gates (Lock Gates 1 to 4 and 5 to 8) and the Gairlochy Lock 17 U/S and Lock 18 D/S Gates on the Caledonian Canal. Existing Crinan lock gates are either timber or composite steel and timber, whereas the Gairlochy gates have steel main structure and hardwood timber mitre posts and heel posts. Details for all Lock Gates can be found in Appendix A Drawings of the Works Package. The contractor will have to confirm all information provided on site during the surveys. The new Lock Gates will be steel with hardwood timber seals or other appropriate alternative (e.g. rubber seals).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380304
  Lock Gate Design Fabrication and Installation - SC have a prioritised asset management programme for the replacement of all lock gates in Scotland based on condition and risk and are now beginning a programme for the replacement of the priority gates. This package of works is focusing on a number of the Crinan Canal Lock Gates (Lock Gates 1 to 4 and 5 to 8) and the Gairlochy Lock 17 U/S and Lock 18 D/S Gates on the Caledonian Canal. Existing Crinan lock gates are either timber or composite steel and timber, whereas the Gairlochy gates have steel main structure and hardwood timber mitre posts and heel posts. Details for all Lock Gates can be found in Appendix A Drawings of the Works Package. The contractor will have to confirm all information provided on site during the surveys. The new Lock Gates will be steel with hardwood timber seals or other appropriate alternative (e.g. rubber seals).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- http://www.scottishwater.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000596422

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