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Deer Vehicle Collision Data Collation and Analysis Project

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage is seeking to procure services for the Deer Vehicle Collision Data Collation and Analysis Project. The procurement, categorised under Environmental Protection, invites bids for data collation, analysis, and reporting in conjunction with Transport Scotland. With coverage across various locations in Scotland, the project aims to mitigate deer vehicle collisions. The procurement follows an open procedure and is managed by Scotland Excel. The procurement stages have progressed from initial tendering in December 2025 to the awarding of the contract, which was signed on 23rd March 2026. Key dates included a tender closing period on 19th January 2026. The awarded contract spans 36 months, ensuring comprehensive data analysis to inform mitigation measures.

The Deer Vehicle Collision project presents a lucrative opportunity for service providers specialising in environmental data analysis and road safety enhancements. The open procedure facilitates competition, inviting electronic submissions from capable firms. BioSpatial Insights, an SME located in Brecon, has been awarded the contract, marking a viable entry point for small and medium-sized enterprises in similar fields. Businesses with expertise in GIS, statistics, and environmental sciences are particularly suited to contribute to this initiative. With anticipated community benefits, the project supports public sector procurement policies aimed at promoting societal and environmental betterment.

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Notice Title

Deer Vehicle Collision Data Collation and Analysis Project

Notice Description

NatureScot has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Deer Vehicle Collision (DVC) The contract will be for a period of 36 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Deer Vehicle Collision. NatureScot, in conjunction with Transport Scotland (Scotland's national transport agency) requires the collation, analysis and reporting of data relating to deer vehicle collisions (DVCs) in Scotland to help improve our knowledge of DVCs across the Scottish road network and to inform decision making regarding the implementation of DVC mitigation measures.. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818379
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552479
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,545 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOSPATIAL INSIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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