Official UK procurement notice
Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience
Authority: Scottish Canals
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionSC is looking to explore the development of the Kelpies based in Falkirk, Scotland into an activity attraction.
CPV: Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1SC is exploring the option of entering into a concession contract with a partner to…Awarded
SC is exploring the option of entering into a concession contract with a partner to develop the Kelpies as an activity based attraction. The internal structure to be developed to include a walk way, ladders and viewing platform, with the potential to develop further.
We are looking to work with a partner for the design of the activity, the build, the ongoing servicing and operation of the activity.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- 70% quality
- 30% value
Concession contract, supplier provide the optimum return in the investment
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0023 Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/23/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 16 Jan 2024, 11:55 GMT
- Last source update
- 21 Apr 2025, 09:14 BST
- Authority reference
SC0050- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-016093- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042d81Find a Tender
Publisher note: (SC Ref:768331)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Submission deadline
- 6 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
6 Feb 2024 → 21 Apr 2025 · 2 dates- Submission deadline6 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published21 Apr 2025, 09:14 BST
Notice history
2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Feb 2024- Deadline moved to 6 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT6 Feb 2024, 08:44 GMT-10 days · was 16 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Status changed to complete21 Apr 2025, 09:14 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 16 Feb 2024 | 6 Feb 2024 | -10 d |
Timelines have been brought forward to issue the tender document.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Events LimitedSME | £650,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 016093-2025-1 · Zone Events LimitedSME
- Signed
- 30 May 2024
- Value
- £650,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids · 1 electronic | 1 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Zone Events LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.