PROVISION OF OCEAN LEARNING HUB DESIGN TEAM
The contract covers the appointment of a design team to fully design and specify a new Ocean Learning Hub for the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), a marine science research and education organisation. The scope comprises refurbishment and repurposing of the existing OEB building, construction of an extension, alterations to the OEC area, and associated external groundworks. The appointed team will be expected to develop the design and technical specifications for these building, engineering and related works, covering architectural, engineering and building-services requirements. The estimated contract value is £80,000, although no contract duration or delivery timetable is stated in the available information. The work will be delivered in UKM63, the Scottish Highlands area that includes the SAMS campus near Oban. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to provide the multidisciplinary architectural and engineering design services needed to fully design and specify the refurbishment, extension, alterations and external works.
Buyer: Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS'). Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £80k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae and Argyll and Bute
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Architectural, engineering and planning services (71240000)
From the official notice
SAMS require to procure a Design team to fully design and specify the new Ocean Learning Hub at SAMS. This is a combination of refurbishment and repurposing of the existing OEB building and provision of an extension, alterations to OEC area and associated external groundworks.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £80k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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