---
title: "Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820751"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
---

# Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820751

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium. The procurement process focuses on service provision within the hospitality industry, specifically catering. Located in the region UKM50, potential bidders can participate by submitting tenders electronically by 13 February 2026 at 17:00. Interested parties have an opportunity to visit the café/restaurant premises on 29 and 30 January to gain a better understanding of the site. Aberdeenshire Council, located at Woodhill House, Aberdeen, is overseeing this procurement process, emphasising electronic submission and documentation via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for catering businesses looking to partner with a significant local authority such as Aberdeenshire Council. The contract involves not only regular visitor catering services but also catering for events, offering a stable and potentially lucrative business growth opportunity over a significant period. Businesses experienced in providing high-quality catering services and capable of operating efficiently within a busy visitor attraction would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a contract duration of 1,800 days, this tender offers long-term business potential in a picturesque location with access to a steady flow of visitors at the Macduff Marine Aquarium.

## 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=JAN548215 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 28 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548215
- 16 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547349

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547349
  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
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=820751
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820751
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=820751

## Provenance

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