Tender

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

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage has initiated an open tender for the "Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotland's National Nature Reserves." The procurement is in the tender stage, with offers due by 12:00 on 5 March 2026. This contract involves a framework agreement valued at £360,000, focusing on producing high-quality timber signage for various National Nature Reserves across Scotland, encompassing remote and island locations. Key activities include manufacture to the NNR Signs Guide, supply of materials, installation, and maintenance over a four-year period. Scottish Natural Heritage, located in Inverness, will manage the procurement, which is categorised under Environmental Protection.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in manufacturing bespoke signage from sustainable materials, capable of delivering services across diverse and challenging landscapes such as remote or island environments. The framework being a single-supplier model allows the chosen business to handle comprehensive aspects of production and installation, enhancing their portfolio and industry recognition. This tender would suit businesses with expertise in timber and graphic design, skilled in coordinating logistics and installation, willing to ensure high standards in quality and sustainability compliance, potentially leveraging subcontractors to enhance service delivery.

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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=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

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