SC0150 Scottish Canals Contractor Works Framework

What this is

Scottish Canals is establishing its Contractor Works Framework (SC0150) — the delivery vehicle for maintaining and improving canal assets nationwide — across 8 lots: civils with design (incl. emergency response), landscaping with design, hydrographic/topographic survey and ground investigation, MEICA (mechanical/hydraulic/electrical/controls/telemetry) with design, fabrication, dredging, regional construction works (Lowlands/Caledonian/Crinan sub-lots) and professional engineering services (general + reservoirs). Estimated GBP 110,000,000 excluding VAT over 48 months + 24-month optional extension; ~5+ suppliers per lot, max 3 lots per tenderer. Two-stage (PQQ) via PCS-Tender (project 31702).

Key points

• Scottish Canals' national works framework: 8 lots from civils and MEICA to dredging and professional services
• GBP 110m est., 4 years + 2-year option
• PQQ deadline 20 July 2026 12:00 via PCS-Tender (project 31702)
• Max 3 lots per supplier; ~5+ appointed per lot
• Regional construction sub-lots (Lowlands / Caledonian / Crinan) suit local contractors
• Reservoir engineering is a separate professional-services sub-lot (8b)

Who can bid

PQQ stage open to all via PCS-Tender (project 31702, under 'PQQs Open to All Suppliers'); around 5 suppliers minimum envisaged per lot; bid for up to 3 lots.

How it is scored

Criteria in the restricted procurement documents (not price-only).

Money

GBP 110m estimated across the framework — Scottish Canals' primary works vehicle; call-off volumes per lot not guaranteed.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender by 20 July 2026 12:00; document access is restricted — express interest to obtain them.

Clarifications

Through PCS-Tender messaging for project 31702.

Contract period

48-month framework + 24-month optional extension across all lots.

Classification

CPV 45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work Scotland