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# 18739 Macduff Aquarium Extension and Upgrade

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/18739-macduff-aquarium-extension-and-upgrade-ocds-h6vhtk-0495b8). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Aberdeenshire Council: "18739 Macduff Aquarium Extension and Upgrade". Published status: complete. Published Value: £6,500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 18 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Aberdeenshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/aberdeenshire-council-ons-s12000034)
- **Published Value:** £6,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 18 October 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work
- **Delivery Location:** UKM50
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Awarded Value:** £7,169,606 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/18739-macduff-aquarium-extension-and-upgrade-ocds-h6vhtk-0495b8#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0495b8`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/18739-macduff-aquarium-extension-and-upgrade-ocds-h6vhtk-0495b8#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/18739-macduff-aquarium-extension-and-upgrade-ocds-h6vhtk-0495b8#participate

## Description
The Works include the construction of one single storey and one two storey extension to the existing Macduff Marine Aquarium to provide an additional café, improved reception, shop, staff, plant and workshop areas and larger display areas. Works in the existing marine life display areas are largely restricted to decoration and heating upgrades. Alterations to the marine life support systems are minimal. A new ventilation layout is proposed with two external plant installations. Much of the front façade is to be removed and replaced to allow a larger building footprint. This also requires roof extensions and steel frame supports. The first floor café features large glazing panels. PV panels are to be installed on two roof areas. Parking alterations and landscaping improvements are included.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete

- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** The Works include the construction of one single storey and one two storey extension to the existing Macduff Marine Aquarium to provide an additional café, improved reception, shop, staff, plant and workshop areas and larger display areas. Works in t...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 015033-2025-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Ogilvie Construction Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-139555`
  - Value: £7,169,606 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 015033-2025-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £7,169,606
  - Signed Date: 16/01/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F015033-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-04-14T14:30:33.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T11:17:49.276Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0495b8