Award

Digital Access Management System

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

28 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Digital Access Management System (DAMS) initiated by Scottish Natural Heritage, based in Inverness, falls under the environmental protection category. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, focusing on open procedure and electronic submission. Located in the UKM region, the tender invites submissions until 29th September 2025, with the award period commencing the same day. The contract, valued at £250,000, is set for a 36-month duration with potential extensions up to a total of seven years. This marks a significant opportunity within the services industry to enhance digital asset management strategies.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specializing in digital asset management solutions, particularly those equipped to handle rich media assets and meet WCAG 2.1 compliance. IT services firms and technology providers focusing on digital asset management systems will find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses capable of delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions are well-positioned to contribute to NatureScot's strategic objectives, thereby capitalizing on a sustained engagement and potential long-term collaboration. The emphasis on sustainability and competitive pricing underscores the importance for bidders to align their proposals accordingly.

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Notice Title

Digital Access Management System

Notice Description

NatureScot has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). The contract will be for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 24 month extensions, totalling a maximum of seven years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Over the years, NatureScot have invested in a large range of rich media assets i.e; Images, video and audio files etc, to support our work across various areas of the business. The storage and management of this media type, requires an appropriate asset management system to access and manage the content accordingly. Our objective is to procure a product which will provide NatureScot with a suitable storage repository and management tool to optimise the use of all our rich media assets. The system must have multiple portals to provide controlled access levels to our media assets for NatureScot staff, stakeholders, partners and members of the public. The system should comply with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) level 2.1 or higher. The contract will be for an initial 3 years with the option to offer two further 2-year extensions.. Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of NatureScot in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Renewal: The initial contract is for 36 months with an option to further extend for an additional 2 x 24-month extensions, totalling a maximum of seven years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808401
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538039
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463725097

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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