Tender

Nairn Heritage Trail V2

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Highland Council is inviting tenders for the "Nairn Heritage Trail V2" project, aimed at producing interpretation panels and related heritage tourism media through community engagement. This initiative falls under general public services and encompasses services procurement. The delivery location is Nairn, Highland, within the region of UKM6. The procurement is at the tender stage using an open procedure method, allowing for electronic submissions. Key dates include the submission deadline on the 25th of May 2026 at noon, followed by the award period commencing the same day at 1:30 pm.

With a budget of £65,000, this tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage tourism, media production, and community engagement strategies. Companies with expertise in developing high-quality interpretation panels and interactive media would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As Highland Council seeks a balance of cost and quality, businesses with competitive pricing while ensuring high standards in service delivery will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their portfolio in regional or local authority projects.

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Notice Title

Nairn Heritage Trail V2

Notice Description

The 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829656
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554562
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

34928472 - Sign posts

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

79822500 - Graphic design services

79930000 - Specialty design services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 May 20261 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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