Official UK procurement notice
SC0150 Scottish Canals Contractor Works Framework
Authority: Scottish Canals
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Contractors Framework is a vital part in the delivery of our Corporate Vision, particularly supporting maintaining and improving our assets as well as playing a part in inclusive regeneration and place making. The projects commissioned through our Framework are a tangible demonstration of the public value that Scottish Canals aims to deliver, as well as increasing the wider socio-economic sustainability of the local communities that the canals run through.
CPV: Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 11 suppliers
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · no lot values published · a supplier may bid for at most 3 and win at most 3 of themLot #1Civils including designRenewal
Lot 1 - Civils including design(including site set-up and primary emergency response)
Lot #2Landscaping including designRenewal
Lot 2 – Landscaping including design
Lot #3Hydrographic and Topographic Survey / Site Investigation / Ground InvestigationRenewal
Lot 3 – Hydrographic and Topographic Survey / Site Investigation / Ground Investigation
Lot #4MEICA including design - (Mechanical / Hydraulic / Electrical / Controls / Telemetry)Renewal
Lot 4 – MEICA including design - (Mechanical / Hydraulic / Electrical / Controls / Telemetry)
Lot #5FabricationRenewal
Lot 5 – Fabrication
Lot #6DredgingRenewal
Lot #7Regional Construction WorksRenewal
Lot 7 - Regional Construction Works – This lot is split up into regional sub lots as below:
Lot 7a – Lowlands
Lot 7b – Caley
Lot 7c - Crinan
Lot #8Professional Service - Engineering and Built Environment
Lot 8 - Professional Service - Engineering and Built Environment (this lot is sub divided into lots 8a & 8b)
Lot 8a - Professional Service - General (no Reservoirs)
Lot 8b - Professional Service - Reservoirs
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).
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- “SC0150 Scottish Canals Contractor Works Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 11 suppliers, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 18 Jun 2026, 10:13 BST
- Last source update
- 18 Jun 2026, 10:13 BST
- Authority reference
SC0150- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-057415- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7b6Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: Scottish Canals intends to award the framework for an initial period of 48 months. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the framework for a further period of up to 24 months, in accordance with Regulation 34(2) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 6908. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractors Framework is a vital part in the delivery of our Corporate Vision, particularly supporting maintaining and improving our assets as well as playing a part in inclusive regeneration and place making. The projects commissioned through our Framework are a tangible demonstration of the public value that Scottish Canals aims to deliver, as well as increasing the wider socio-economic sustainability of the local communities that the canals run through. Scotland’s canals already play an important role in the fabric of many communities, creating opportunities that are both attractive and accessible to all. (SC Ref:834848)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 20 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- document
Timeline
18 Jun 2026 → 12 Aug 2026 · 3 dates- Notice published126 days ago18 Jun 2026, 10:13 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends94 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown20 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected71 days ago12 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria