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Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council, a regional authority located in Elgin, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Moray-Rural Tourism Infrastructure Tier 1-Smart and Informed Destination". This initiative falls under the category of general public services, specifically targeting the services sector. The procurement aims to secure consultancy support for the design phase of the Moray Routes – Smart and Informed Destinations Project. It's funded through VisitScotland's Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund and covers improvements in visitor information, interpretation, digital infrastructure, and monitoring across 27 locations in the UKM62 region. Moray Council anticipates utilizing the Public Contracts Scotland Quick Quote facility to manage the procurement process. Key dates include a future notice date scheduled for 20th July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms with expertise in digital infrastructure, visitor information systems, and site assessments. It is ideally suited for businesses in the fields of urban and spatial planning, consultancy, and tourism infrastructure development, as indicated by classifications such as 71313000 and 79411100 under the CPV scheme. Engaging with this opportunity can not only expand a firm’s portfolio in the public sector but also enhance their visibility and reputation in contributing to regional tourism development. Potential bidders should ensure they are registered with Public Contracts Scotland and have the relevant commodity codes selected to express their interest effectively when the tender is published.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Moray-Rural Tourism Infrastructure Tier 1-Smart and Informed Destination

Notice Description

Moray Council intends to procure consultancy support for the design phase of the Moray Routes - Smart and Informed Destinations Project, funded through VisitScotland's Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF). The commission will support the development of visitor information, interpretation, digital infrastructure and visitor monitoring improvements across the Moray Routes network, including site assessments at approximately 27 locations. The opportunity is expected to be procured through the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Quick Quote facility. Interested suppliers are invited to express interest ahead of publication.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Rural Tourism Infrastructure Tier 1-Smart and Informed Destination

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559759
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79311000 - Survey services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
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
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL559759&idx=1
    8th July 2026 - Moray Routes Smart And Informed Destinations Project PIN Updated.Rev01
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559759
    Moray-Rural Tourism Infrastructure Tier 1-Smart and Informed Destination - Moray Council intends to procure consultancy support for the design phase of the Moray Routes - Smart and Informed Destinations Project, funded through VisitScotland's Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF). The commission will support the development of visitor information, interpretation, digital infrastructure and visitor monitoring improvements across the Moray Routes network, including site assessments at approximately 27 locations. The opportunity is expected to be procured through the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Quick Quote facility. Interested suppliers are invited to express interest ahead of publication.

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