---
title: "Macduff Marine Aquarium Contract for Exhibition & Retail Designer Services (18739)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790831"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Macduff Marine Aquarium Contract for Exhibition & Retail Designer Services (18739)

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790831

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Aberdeenshire Council, revolves around the award for exhibition and retail designer services at Macduff Marine Aquarium. Located in Aberdeen, the procurement falls under the category of general public services and adheres to a selective procurement method known as the restricted procedure. The process has progressed from the tender stage early in 2025, culminating in an award to Bright White Ltd in May 2025. The contract was signed shortly after the award and is valued at £69,755 GBP. The aquarium is anticipated to reopen in Spring 2026, setting a timeline for interested businesses to prepare for potential engagements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in creative design and interpretation services. With a focus on refreshing exhibition and retail spaces, businesses with expertise in retail design and spatial redevelopment in similar settings are particularly suited to vie for such contracts. The strategic location within Aberdeenshire provides further prospects for suppliers to expand their presence within the UK region known for its local authority initiatives. Businesses that can deliver innovative design solutions within stipulated deadlines stand a chance to bolster their portfolio through successful completion of this engagement.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Council requires a suitably experienced interpretation and retail design consultant to lead on the refresh and redevelopment of the exhibition and retail spaces at Macduff Marine Aquarium (due to open Spring 2026).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council requires a suitably experienced interpretation and retail design consultant to lead on the refresh and redevelopment of the exhibition and retail spaces at Macduff Marine Aquarium (due to open Spring 2026).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550767 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,755 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHT WHITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79932000 - Interior design services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550767
- 17 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524054

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524054&idx=3
  20th February 2025 - SPD Rev A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524054&idx=1
  17th February 2025 - Macduff SPD Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524054&idx=2
  17th February 2025 - Macduff SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524054
  Macduff Marine Aquarium Contract for Exhibition & Retail Designer Services (18739) - Aberdeenshire Council requires a suitably experienced interpretation and retail design consultant to lead on the refresh and redevelopment of the exhibition and retail spaces at Macduff Marine Aquarium (due to open Spring 2026).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550767
  Macduff Marine Aquarium Contract for Exhibition & Retail Designer Services (18739) - Aberdeenshire Council requires a suitably experienced interpretation and retail design consultant to lead on the refresh and redevelopment of the exhibition and retail spaces at Macduff Marine Aquarium (due to open Spring 2026).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790831

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