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title: "Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Print/film/Manufacture) for Interpretation on Cuilcagh Mountain and Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands SACs"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Print/film/Manufacture) for Interpretation on Cuilcagh Mountain and Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands SACs

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657443

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newry, Mourne and Down District Council seeking services for the "Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services" to support the CANN Project's objectives in enhancing conservation efforts across Natura 2000 sites. The tender is currently in the 'Active' stage, with an end date for submissions set for 6th July 2021. The contract value is estimated at £25,000, and the delivery will primarily take place in Newry, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation from suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental services, particularly those with expertise in heritage interpretation, graphic design, and multimedia production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in research, copywriting, and educational outreach would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially contributing to vital conservation initiatives while expanding their business profiles within the environmental sector.

## Notice

- The CANN Project (Collaborative Action for the Natura Network) is a five-year, cross-border environmental project spanning Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland which is funded by the EU through the INTERREG VA Programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. The project which will run to December 2022, is being led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in partnership with 10 other organisations consisting of scientific and research institutions, public-sector bodies, charities and community organisations. - Over the project's lifetime, we aim to deliver an improvement in the conservations status of 27 sites across the three jurisdictions, focusing on Natura 2000 sites (SACs) comprising wetland, peatland, and freshwater habitats alongside the species associated with these specific environments. - The project team will work alongside local landowners and stakeholders to implement a range of conservation actions to protect these internationally important environmental sites, and to ensure the sustainable management of the habitats long after the project has finished. The project also aims to raise awareness of the importance of these sites and their species, the threats which the site face and to encourage the public to get involved and make sustainable choices. The interpretation planned for Cuilcagh and Anierin is part of this awareness raising programme. 1. An outline interpretation plan to be created for the Cuilcagh and Anierin SACs. 2a. Copywriting for text of 4 interpretive panels (A1 size or equivalent area) 2b. The graphic design and manufacture of the four A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels using the text from above 3. Swatch-style ID guide(s) to specific species found on Cuilagh and Anierin should also be designed and produced with a print run of 500. 4. A short video 2 - 5 minutes, either whiteboard or other animation with live action/photographs if required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

- The CANN Project (Collaborative Action for the Natura Network) is a five-year, cross-border environmental project spanning Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland which is funded by the EU through the INTERREG VA Programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. The project which will run to December 2022, is being led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in partnership with 10 other organisations consisting of scientific and research institutions, public-sector bodies, charities and community organisations. - Over the project's lifetime, we aim to deliver an improvement in the conservations status of 27 sites across the three jurisdictions, focusing on Natura 2000 sites (SACs) comprising wetland, peatland, and freshwater habitats alongside the species associated with these specific environments. - The project team will work alongside local landowners and stakeholders to implement a range of conservation actions to protect these internationally important environmental sites, and to ensure the sustainable management of the habitats long after the project has finished. The project also aims to raise awareness of the importance of these sites and their species, the threats which the site face and to encourage the public to get involved and make sustainable choices. The interpretation planned for Cuilcagh and Anierin is part of this awareness raising programme. 1. An outline interpretation plan to be created for the Cuilcagh and Anierin SACs. 2a. Copywriting for text of 4 interpretive panels (A1 size or equivalent area) 2b. The graphic design and manufacture of the four A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels using the text from above 3. Swatch-style ID guide(s) to specific species found on Cuilagh and Anierin should also be designed and produced with a print run of 500. 4. A short video 2 - 5 minutes, either whiteboard or other animation with live action/photographs if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426772 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G2 DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426772
- 16 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418426

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418426&idx=1
  16th June 2021 - How to access Tenders on e-HUB
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418426&idx=2
  16th June 2021 - How to Register as a Supplier on e-HUB
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418426&idx=3
  16th June 2021 - RFQ Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418426
  Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Print/film/Manufacture) for Interpretation on Cuilcagh Mountain and Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands SACs - - The CANN Project (Collaborative Action for the Natura Network) is a five-year, cross-border environmental project spanning Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland which is funded by the EU through the INTERREG VA Programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. The project which will run to December 2022, is being led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in partnership with 10 other organisations consisting of scientific and research institutions, public-sector bodies, charities and community organisations. - Over the project's lifetime, we aim to deliver an improvement in the conservations status of 27 sites across the three jurisdictions, focusing on Natura 2000 sites (SACs) comprising wetland, peatland, and freshwater habitats alongside the species associated with these specific environments. - The project team will work alongside local landowners and stakeholders to implement a range of conservation actions to protect these internationally important environmental sites, and to ensure the sustainable management of the habitats long after the project has finished. The project also aims to raise awareness of the importance of these sites and their species, the threats which the site face and to encourage the public to get involved and make sustainable choices. The interpretation planned for Cuilcagh and Anierin is part of this awareness raising programme. 1. An outline interpretation plan to be created for the Cuilcagh and Anierin SACs. 2a. Copywriting for text of 4 interpretive panels (A1 size or equivalent area) 2b. The graphic design and manufacture of the four A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels using the text from above 3. Swatch-style ID guide(s) to specific species found on Cuilagh and Anierin should also be designed and produced with a print run of 500. 4. A short video 2 - 5 minutes, either whiteboard or other animation with live action/photographs if required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426772
  Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Print/film/Manufacture) for Interpretation on Cuilcagh Mountain and Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands SACs - - The CANN Project (Collaborative Action for the Natura Network) is a five-year, cross-border environmental project spanning Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland which is funded by the EU through the INTERREG VA Programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. The project which will run to December 2022, is being led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in partnership with 10 other organisations consisting of scientific and research institutions, public-sector bodies, charities and community organisations. - Over the project's lifetime, we aim to deliver an improvement in the conservations status of 27 sites across the three jurisdictions, focusing on Natura 2000 sites (SACs) comprising wetland, peatland, and freshwater habitats alongside the species associated with these specific environments. - The project team will work alongside local landowners and stakeholders to implement a range of conservation actions to protect these internationally important environmental sites, and to ensure the sustainable management of the habitats long after the project has finished. The project also aims to raise awareness of the importance of these sites and their species, the threats which the site face and to encourage the public to get involved and make sustainable choices. The interpretation planned for Cuilcagh and Anierin is part of this awareness raising programme. 1. An outline interpretation plan to be created for the Cuilcagh and Anierin SACs. 2a. Copywriting for text of 4 interpretive panels (A1 size or equivalent area) 2b. The graphic design and manufacture of the four A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels using the text from above 3. Swatch-style ID guide(s) to specific species found on Cuilagh and Anierin should also be designed and produced with a print run of 500. 4. A short video 2 - 5 minutes, either whiteboard or other animation with live action/photographs if required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.courtsni.gov.uk
- http://www.thecannproject.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657443
- https://www.e-hub.com/epublic/displayframe.asp?id=143335

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