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title: "COMET Replacement Replica"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793309"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-08"
---

# COMET Replacement Replica

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793309

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Inverclyde Council, involves the "COMET Replacement Replica" project, focusing on the creation of a reproduction of a replica Paddle Steamer for public display in Port Glasgow. This tender falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically works, and is managed through an open procedure. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 7th July 2025, marking its active status. The project will be based in the UKM83 region, with key activities taking place in Port Glasgow. Potential suppliers had until 28th April 2025 to submit electronic bids, which were officially opened on the same day, ensuring transparency and fair competition in the process.

For businesses seeking growth opportunities, this tender offers an excellent chance for companies specializing in construction and replica manufacturing. The project, with a contract value of £340,472 GBP, provides significant potential for involvement in public displays and heritage conservation, appealing particularly to SMEs like Aivaf Ltd, which has already been awarded the contract. Businesses with expertise in historical replicas or public service works will find this opportunity highly relevant. The procurement also includes community benefits, designed to enhance the social impact of the project, thereby offering participant companies a chance to contribute positively to the local community in Port Glasgow.

## Notice

Reproduction of a replica Paddle Steamer for public display in Port Glasgow

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534146 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 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 | £340,472 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA15 1LX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde North |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIVAF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34999420 - Boat scale models
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45454100 - Restoration work

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534146
- 27 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526979

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526979&idx=6
  2nd April 2025 - Social Value Outcome Menu
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526979&idx=1
  27th March 2025 - Front-End (Instructions to Tenderers, Conditions of Contract etc.)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526979&idx=2
  27th March 2025 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526979&idx=3
  27th March 2025 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526979&idx=4
  27th March 2025 - Pre Construction Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526979&idx=5
  27th March 2025 - Pricing Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526979
  COMET Replacement Replica - Reproduction of a replica Paddle Steamer for public display in Port Glasgow
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534146
  COMET Replacement Replica - Reproduction of a replica Paddle Steamer for public display in Port Glasgow

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793309
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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