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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 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Scottish Natural Heritage, focuses on the manufacture, supply, and installation of timber signage for Scotland's National Nature Reserves. The project is situated in Inverness, Scotland, and falls under the environmental protection category. Currently, the process is at the tender stage, with an ID of PP-1417, utilising an open procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline, which has been extended to 12th March 2026, and the opening of bids scheduled for 5th March 2026. This framework agreement aims to replace and install new bilingual English/Gaelic timber signage across various reserves, supporting a rolling programme over four years, with an estimated annual requirement of 50-100 signs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in high-quality timber products, signage manufacturing, and installation services, equipped to deliver in remote or island locations. Suppliers with capabilities in CAD design, sustainable sourcing, and bilingual artwork preparation would be well-suited to compete. The framework allows for subcontracting, enabling businesses to form partnerships and expand their network. With a substantial contract value and the potential for sustainable long-term engagement, interested suppliers can utilise this opportunity to demonstrate innovation and capacity to meet stringent environmental and quality standards.

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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-r6ebe6-0000812863
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550151
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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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