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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Canals

Canal House, 1 Applecross Street

Glasgow

G4 9SP

Contact

Paul Brady

Email

paul.brady [at] scottishcanals.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1413326936

Fax

+44 1413311688

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

I.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

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 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

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

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
3

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 – Civils including design

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

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

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 – Landscaping including design

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

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

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 – Hydrographic and Topographic Survey / Site Investigation / Ground Investigation

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

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

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4 – MEICA including design - (Mechanical / Hydraulic / Electrical / Controls / Telemetry)

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

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

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 – Fabrication

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

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

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6 – Dredging

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

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

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - Regional Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Works

Lot No

7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7 - Regional Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 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

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 8 - Professional Service - Engineering and Built Environment

Lot No

8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

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

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 11

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any 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 the 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: 2026/S 000-550848

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

20 July 2026

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

12 August 2026

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

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:

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see:

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:

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

Country

United Kingdom