--- title: "Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000755331" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755331" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755331.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755331.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS" published: "2025-04-21" --- # Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000755331 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755331) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755331.json) ## Summary Scottish Canals, classified as a Non Departmental Public Body, is the procuring organisation for the development of the Kelpies into an activity attraction in Falkirk, Scotland. The procurement falls under the services category, with the contract being a concession type aimed at providing an optimum return on investment. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the final contract signed on 30 May 2024 and an estimated value of £650,000. The lot includes detailed plans for creating a walkway, ladders, and viewing platform, with ongoing servicing and operations over a period of 3600 days. The process followed an award procedure with prior publication for competition, demonstrating transparency and open access for potential bidders. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, construction, and hospitality services, particularly those with innovative solutions for creating engaging visitor experiences. Zone Events Limited has already been awarded the contract, but similar companies can consider similar tenders in the future, especially those that can provide high-quality service with a balance of cost and innovation. SMEs could particularly benefit from this type of opportunity by leveraging their niche strengths in design, operations, and client relationship management to measure up to the criteria of 70% quality and 30% value. ## Notice SC is looking to explore the development of the Kelpies based in Falkirk, Scotland into an activity attraction. ### Lot Information Lot 1 SC is exploring the option of entering into a concession contract with a partner to develop the Kelpies as an activity based attraction. The internal structure to be developed to include a walk way, ladders and viewing platform, with the potential to develop further. We are looking to work with a partner for the design of the activity, the build, the ongoing servicing and operation of the activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528690 | | Notice type | OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 May 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £650,000 | ## 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 | TLM76 Falkirk | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ZONE EVENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528690 - 6 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498008 - 16 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496533 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496533&idx=1 16th January 2024 - Over view of requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496533 Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience - SC is looking to explore the development of the Kelpies based in Falkirk, Scotland into an activity attraction. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528690 Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience - SC is looking to explore the development of the Kelpies based in Falkirk, Scotland into an activity attraction. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755331 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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