--- title: "Lock Keeping, maintenance and Delivering Volunteering Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823313" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823313" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823313.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823313.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS" published: "2026-03-27" --- # Lock Keeping, maintenance and Delivering Volunteering Services Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823313 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823313) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823313.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Scottish Canals focuses on providing lock-keeping, maintenance, and volunteering services along the Forth and Clyde Canals. The central buying organisation, Scottish Canals, is located in Glasgow, Scotland. This tender, identified as SC0172, falls under the services industry category and has concluded with an award. The process used an open procurement method, allowing broad participation. The most recent contract details indicate that the contract was signed on 27th March 2026, valued at £200,000, with the supplier, Go Forth & Clyde, recognised as the successful bidder. The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in canal maintenance, environmental services, and community volunteering schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in handling similar projects, are well-suited to compete, given the open nature of the procurement method. The focus on delivering services routinely along the canals suggests ongoing business prospects that could lead to contract renewals in the future. Moreover, the community benefits outlined in this tender mean that businesses can contribute to local developmental initiatives while bolstering growth and innovation in their operations. ## Notice Support the movement along the canal as defined in the ITT and associated services ### Lot Information Lot 1 As defined in the ITT Renewal: 12 month extension period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552634 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | March 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £200,000 | ## 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 | TLM76 Falkirk | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GO FORTH & CLYDE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63720000 - Support services for water transport ## Release History - 27 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552634 - 11 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549309 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549309&idx=2 11th February 2026 - Appendix A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549309&idx=3 11th February 2026 - Appendix B - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549309&idx=4 11th February 2026 - Appendix C - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549309&idx=5 11th February 2026 - Appendix D - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549309&idx=6 11th February 2026 - Appendix E - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549309&idx=1 11th February 2026 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549309 Lock Keeping, maintenance and Delivering Volunteering Services - Support the movement along the canal as defined in the ITT and associated services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552634 Lock Keeping, maintenance and Delivering Volunteering Services - Support the movement along the canal as defined in the ITT and associated services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823313 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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