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Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotland's National Nature Reserves

Scottish Natural Heritage

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

23 Feb 2026 at 12:28

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 16:47

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage has announced an open tender for the manufacture, supply, and installation of timber signage across Scotland's National Nature Reserves. This single-supplier framework agreement aims to cover various locations including remote and island reserves over a four-year period. The procurement process is actively in the tender stage, with NatureScot providing an extension for submissions, now due by 12 March 2026 at 12:00. The project, categorised in the goods industry under signs and related items, includes key components such as CAD-routed Douglas Fir signage and the supply of graphic panels. The contract involves an estimated budget of £360,000 and allows electronic submissions through specified portals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in signage manufacturing, graphic design, and installation services. Enterprises equipped to handle work in diverse and challenging environments across Scotland, including remote and island locations, will find this contract appealing due to the varied scope and the sustainable sourcing requirements. Companies proficient in producing high-quality timber products and delivering bespoke design solutions, particularly those capable of managing subcontractors effectively, will benefit from competing for this framework. The contract's focus on sustainability, with requirements such as FSC/PEFC certification, provides further avenues for innovation and sector growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotland's National Nature Reserves

Notice Description

NatureScot intends to establish a single-supplier framework for the manufacture, supply and installation of high-quality timber signage for Scotland's National Nature Reserves. The requirement includes the production of CAD-routed Douglas Fir timber signs, supply of CHPL graphic panels, associated hardware and fixings, and delivery and installation at reserve sites across Scotland, including remote and island locations. Services include preparation of bilingual English/Gaelic artwork, manufacture in accordance with the NNR Signs Guide, installation to agreed specifications, removal of old signs where required, and provision of all associated materials, labour and quality assurance. The framework will support a rolling programme of new and replacement signage over a four-year period, with estimated volumes of 50-100 signs per year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot requires a single-supplier framework for the manufacture, supply and delivery of high-quality timber signage, produced in accordance with the NNR Signs Guide and associated CAD master drawings. The requirement includes the production of routed Douglas Fir timber sign structures, supply of CHPL graphic panels using print-ready artwork provided by NatureScot, and provision of all associated fixings and hardware. The supplier will prepare English or bilingual English/Gaelic CAD drawings, manufacture items to approved designs, deliver completed signage to NatureScot National Nature Reserves (NNRs), offices or other designated locations, and install signage where required. The framework will support a rolling programme of new and replacement signage across Scotland's NNR estate, typically involving 50-100 signs per year across 3-5 reserves. Work may include removal of existing signs, reinstatement of ground, provision of photographic evidence, and addressing any warranty issues. All timber must be sourced from certified sustainable sources (e.g. FSC/PEFC), and all products must comply with the technical standards, tolerances, sustainability requirements and Service Level Agreements detailed within the Statement of Requirements

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of 36 months, with the option for NatureScot to extend for an additional 12 months at its sole discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016037-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Natural Heritage
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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