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-r6ebe6-0000812863
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548672
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- 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
03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
45 - Construction work
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
03419000 - Timber
34928470 - Signage
44423400 - Signs and related items
45233293 - Installation of street furniture
79822500 - Graphic design services
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
- 3 Feb 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 5 Mar 20264 weeks to go
- 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
- 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
-
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT542243&idx=3
28th October 2025 - NatureScot Example Master CAD Drawing -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT542243&idx=2
28th October 2025 - NatureScot NNR Signs Guide -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT542243&idx=1
28th October 2025 - Indicative Statement of Requirements -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542243
Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotland's National Nature Reserves - NatureScot intends to establish a single-supplier framework agreement for the manufacture, supply and installation of timber signage across Scotland's National Nature Reserves (NNRs). The framework will support a rolling programme of signage replacement and new installations, including bilingual English/Gaelic content, with flexible call-off arrangements over a four-year period. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, NatureScot is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548672
Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotland's National Nature Reserves - 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.
Notice URLs
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