--- title: "Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803886" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803886" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803886.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803886.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803886 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803886) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803886.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium" is being managed by Aberdeenshire Council, located at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen. This service-based tender involves the restaurant and café area at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium in Macduff, falling under the CPV classification code 55500000. The tender, initially published on 9th July 2025, was conducted through an award procedure that required prior publication of a call for competition and electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. Interested parties were apprised to submit bids by the tender deadline of 3rd September 2025, in accordance with the provided procurement documents. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in catering services, events management, and hospitality. Businesses with the ability to provide high-quality visitor and event catering services would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with expertise in attractions with high foot traffic like aquariums and museums. The successful bidder would function within a dynamic tourist attraction setting, not only showcasing their culinary expertise but also contributing to the visitor experience at Macduff Marine Aquarium. This presents an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and increase their visibility within the regional leisure and catering industry. ## Notice The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to invite tenders for the provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the restaurant/cafe area at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the cafe /Restaurant at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551126 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551126 - 9 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534346 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=10 9th July 2025 - Appendix 6 - Macduff Marine Aquarium Occupation Plan - First Floor - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=11 9th July 2025 - Appendix 6 - Macduff Marine Aquarium Occupation Plan - Ground Floor - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=12 9th July 2025 - Appendix 7 - Macduff Marine Aquarium Equipment List 07-25 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=1 9th July 2025 - Macduff Marine Aquarium Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=2 9th July 2025 - Appendix 1 - Aberdeenshire Council MMA Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=3 9th July 2025 - Appendix 2 - Macduff Marine Aquarium Pricing schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=4 9th July 2025 - Appendix 3 - Macduff Marine Aquarium - Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=5 9th July 2025 - Appendix 4 - Macduff Marine Aquarium AC Terms and Conditions - Concession - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=6 9th July 2025 - Appendix 5 - Macduff Marine Aquarium Award Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=7 9th July 2025 - Appendix 6 - Macduff Marine Aquarium - First Floor Plan Visual - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=8 9th July 2025 - Appendix 6 - Macduff Marine Aquarium - Cafe Servery Layout - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534346&idx=9 9th July 2025 - Appendix 6 - Macduff Marine Aquarium - Site Location - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534346 Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to invite tenders for the provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the restaurant/cafe area at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551126 Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to invite tenders for the provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the restaurant/cafe area at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803886 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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