Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Canals
Canal House, 1 Applecross Street
Glasgow
G4 9SP
UK
Contact person: Paul Brady
Telephone: +44 1413326936
E-mail: paul.brady@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.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/30299747019ED9F778C3
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/30299747019ED9F778C3
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SC0150 Scottish Canals Contractor Works Framework
Reference number: SC0150
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
110 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 3 lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Civils including design
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Civils including design(including site set-up and primary emergency response)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 month optional extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Landscaping including design
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Landscaping including design
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 month optional extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Hydrographic and Topographic Survey / Site Investigation / Ground Investigation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 – Hydrographic and Topographic Survey / Site Investigation / Ground Investigation
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 month optional extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 – MEICA including design - (Mechanical / Hydraulic / Electrical / Controls / Telemetry)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 – MEICA including design - (Mechanical / Hydraulic / Electrical / Controls / Telemetry)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 Month Extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Fabrication
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 – Fabrication
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 Month Optional extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 – Dredging
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 – Dredging
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 Month Optional Extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Regional Construction Works
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 Month Optional Extension
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Professional Service - Engineering and Built Environment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 11
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The framework will be used to deliver a programme of civil engineering works across the canal network, including complex and safety-critical infrastructure such as lock gates, reservoirs and associated water management assets. A longer framework term provides continuity of supply, supports effective long-term asset management.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-550848
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
20/07/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
12/08/2026
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
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)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/06/2026