Concession award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority/entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Canals
Canal House, 1 Applecross Street
Glasgow
G4 9SP
UK
Telephone: +44 1413326936
E-mail: procurement@scottishcanals.co.uk
Fax: +44 1413311688
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13122
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Non Departmental Public Body
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Concession Contract for Kelpies Experience
Reference number: SC0050
II.1.2) Main CPV code
63500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
SC is looking to explore the development of the Kelpies based in Falkirk, Scotland into an activity attraction.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
75 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
101 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
63500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM76
Main site or place of performance:
Kelpies, Falkirk, Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 120
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Form of procedure
Award procedure with prior publication of a concession notice
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
Concession contract, supplier provide the optimum return in the investment
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-001418
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/05/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zone Events Limited
98 woodhall road
Edinburgh
EH13 0HU
UK
Telephone: +44 7867416209
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
650 000.00
GBP
Any other details relevant to the value of the concession according to Art. 8(3) of the directive:
Expected income from the attraction: 101000
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:768331)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/04/2025