Tender

Digitisation of Grouse Licence Maps

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digitisation of Grouse Licence Maps" is currently in the tender stage, with Scottish Natural Heritage as the buying organisation. They focus on "Environmental protection" and are located in Inverness, Scotland. This open procedure aims to procure goods via a written submission method. The tender period ends on 12th September 2025 at 17:00, followed by the bid opening on 15th September 2025. Interested parties are required to submit electronic quotes to the specified contact point within the stipulated deadline. The project involves creating a vector dataset of polygonal geometry to represent licensed land areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geographical information systems, data mapping, and environmental consultancy services to expand their presence in the environmental sector. The open procurement method allows for wide competition, potentially benefiting small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in digital mapping and data analysis. Enhancing digitisation capabilities related to environmental management can help firms grow by aligning with Scottish Natural Heritage's emphasis on nature conservation and furthering digital transformation initiatives in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digitisation of Grouse Licence Maps

Notice Description

We require the creation of a vector dataset comprising polygonal geometry representing the licensed land areas. See attached Statement of requirements for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require the creation of a vector dataset comprising polygonal geometry representing the licensed land areas. See attached Statement of Requirements document for further details.. Please note that all quotes must be submitted electronically to Mike.hordley@nature.scot to arrive by the deadline stated in this Notice and the attached Statement of Requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804569
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535954
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
Mike Hordley
Contact Email
mike.hordley@nature.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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