--- title: "SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS" published: "2025-12-15" --- # SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067.json) ## Summary Scottish Canals, the buying organisation located in Glasgow, is seeking to establish a contract with a supplier to provide books and optional merchandise items such as pocket money toys. This tender, titled "SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise," falls under the general public services industry category, with delivery expected in the UKM region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using an open procedure for submissions, and business opportunities close on 19th September 2025. The contract notice was released on 12th August 2025, with the contract valued at £500,000. Electronic submissions are required for participation. This procurement opportunity presents a notable avenue for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in the provision of books and related merchandise. Companies with expertise in managing stock replenishment and re-ordering processes will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The focus on quality, constituting 40% of the evaluation criteria, suggests that suppliers with a strong emphasis on product quality alongside competitive pricing will be favoured. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering within the stipulated 90-day bid validity period and open to extending the contract via the available options will be strategically positioned to benefit from this long-term engagement. ## Notice Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering. Renewal: 2x12 month extension options available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545596 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £500,000 | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LOMOND BOOKS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22113000 - Library books ## Release History - 15 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545596 - 12 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536795 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536795 SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise - Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545596 SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise - Scottish Canals (otherwise referred to as "SC" in this document), is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of establishing a contract with one supplier who can provide Scottish Canals with the necessary books they require. As part of this contract SC are including the supply of merchandise items ie pocket money toys as an optional item. The successful supplier will be required to manage stock replenishment and re-ordering. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807067.json.