---
title: "Trossachs Scenic Viewing Tower Construction"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736510"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE STEAMSHIP SIR WALTER SCOTT TRUST"
published: "2023-08-25"
---

# Trossachs Scenic Viewing Tower Construction

Buyer: THE STEAMSHIP SIR WALTER SCOTT TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736510

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Trossachs Scenic Viewing Tower Construction" contract was awarded to The Steamship Sir Walter Scott Trust. The contract involves the construction of a scenic viewing tower in a Special Area of Conservation located at Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine, Stirling, UK. The contract was awarded on 25th August 2023. The buying organisation, The Steamship Sir Walter Scott Trust, initiated this tender as a complete procurement stage, following an open procedure for works under the recreation, culture, and religion industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure development to compete. Companies experienced in fabricating and installing scenic structures within designated landscapes would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The contract requires adherence to the Construction Environment Management Plan and associated planning conditions. The deadline for tender submission was 28th July 2023. Successful completion of this project could lead to business growth for contractors with proven track records in similar works, ensuring compliance with all specifications and deadlines outlined.

## Notice

The construction of a scenic viewing tower and associated works in steel and timber within a designated Special Area of Conservation and priority tourist destination.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The steamship sir walter scott Trust is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake the fabrication and installation of a scenic viewing tower to complete the Roderick Dhu watchtower project. This is a specialist contract to be dleivered within a designated landscape and therefore an experience lead conrtactor will be essential. This contract is not broken in to lots and those tendering must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of completing similar works and details of sub contractors you will utilise with a similar track record.. All tenders must include details of all costs associated with the delivery of the works in full including all applicable VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486853 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE STEAMSHIP SIR WALTER SCOTT TRUST |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK17 8HZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Trossachs and Teith |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATING ADVENTUROUS PLACES LTD (CAP.CO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486853
- 29 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482394

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=23
  20th July 2023 - Materials Schedule attached to suport costings.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=19
  29th June 2023 - Site Visit Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=22
  29th June 2023 - Site Visit Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=21
  29th June 2023 - Details of the recommended site visit on the 18th July 2023.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=20
  29th June 2023 - This document provides an overview of the tender and the submission requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=13
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Watchtower - 1st & 2nd
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=14
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Watchtower - Ground
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=15
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Long Sections 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=16
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Long Sections 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=17
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Layout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=18
  29th June 2023 - Airlift lay down and drop off map.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=1
  29th June 2023 - Watchtower Footpath Loch Katrine CEMP and CMS Revised December 2022-1 copy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=2
  29th June 2023 - Compound Location
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=3
  29th June 2023 - Loch Katrine - CMS 260623 Construction Method Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=4
  29th June 2023 - CAPCo_Loch_Katrine_Planning Combined_comp2 - For info and context
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=5
  29th June 2023 - 230419_Loch Katrine_Compound Markup copy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=6
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Boardwalk Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=7
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Platform Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=8
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Watchtower Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=9
  29th June 2023 - Foundation Detail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=10
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Primary Viewing Platform
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=11
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Secondary Viewing Platform
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482394&idx=12
  29th June 2023 - Construction Drawing - Watchtower - Section
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482394
  Trossachs Scenic Viewing Tower Construction - The construction of a scenic viewing tower and associated works in steel and timber within a designated Special Area of Conservation and priority tourist destination.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486853
  Trossachs Scenic Viewing Tower Construction - The construction of a scenic viewing tower and associated works in steel and timber within a designated Special Area of Conservation and priority tourist destination.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.lochkatrine.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736510

## Provenance

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