Tender

Nairn Heritage Trail

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has initiated a tender for the "Nairn Heritage Trail," focused on producing interpretation panels and heritage/tourism media via community engagement. This procurement in the services category invites bids to deliver services in Nairn, Highland, and it employs an open procedure. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 20th March 2026 at noon. The award period starts later the same day. This opportunity is relevant to organisations engaged in general public services and tourism media, with an emphasis on cost and quality in the selection process.

The tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in heritage tourism, community engagement, and media production. The Highland Council seeks organisations with appropriate technical and professional qualifications, as well as capabilities and experience in similar projects. The open procedure allows various businesses to participate, offering a substantial contract value of £65,000 for a contract lasting 360 days. Companies able to demonstrate relevant experience, particularly in delivering quality interpretative media, would be well-positioned for this opportunity to boost their business growth in the local tourism sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nairn Heritage Trail

Notice Description

Production of a suite of interpretation panels and associated heritage/tourism media via community engagement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement will be based on cost and quality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825451
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551032
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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