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title: "Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Manufacture with Delivery and Installation), for Interpretation Panels on CANN project sites across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Islay in Scotland"
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# Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Manufacture with Delivery and Installation), for Interpretation Panels on CANN project sites across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Islay in Scotland

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000670372

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services," is being conducted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, a regional authority based in Newry, Northern Ireland. The project falls under the environmental protection industry category and is part of the CANN project, which aims to enhance conservation efforts across a network of important environmental sites. The tender period for submissions ended on 2 November 2021, with the contract awarded to Red Kite Environment Ltd. The total value of the contract is £63,720, and it covers services including research, planning, copywriting, design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of interpretive panels across sites in Northern Ireland, Ireland, and the Isle of Islay in Scotland. The project is expected to run until December 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in heritage interpretation, environmental education, and graphic design. Companies that specialise in copywriting, artistic design, and installation services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Given the open procurement method employed, businesses of any scale, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate. Engaging in such projects not only facilitates growth but also allows companies to contribute to vital environmental initiatives and community engagement efforts.

## Notice

Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Manufacture with delivery and installation) for Interpretation Panels on CANN project sites across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Islay in Scotland -The CANN Project (Collaborative Action for the Natura Network) is a six-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 works 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 a range of sites across the three jurisdictions is part of this awareness raising programme. Some sites will have a single panel, others (defined as visitor sites) will have a series of panels. The requirement for this ITT is as follows: 1. Copywriting for the text of 18 interpretive panels (A1 size or equivalent area) 2. The graphic design of the 18 A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels 3. The manufacture of 18 A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels and appropriate frames 4. Delivery and installation of panels

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Manufacture with delivery and installation) for Interpretation Panels on CANN project sites across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Islay in Scotland -The CANN Project (Collaborative Action for the Natura Network) is a six-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 works 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 a range of sites across the three jurisdictions is part of this awareness raising programme. Some sites will have a single panel, others (defined as visitor sites) will have a series of panels. The requirement for this ITT is as follows: 1. Copywriting for the text of 18 interpretive panels (A1 size or equivalent area) 2. The graphic design of the 18 A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels 3. The manufacture of 18 A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels and appropriate frames 4. Delivery and installation of panels

Renewal: Extensions may be available on negotiation with the CANN project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440073 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,720 |

## 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 | RED KITE ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440073
- 12 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430358

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430358&idx=1
  12th October 2021 - ITT Advert
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430358&idx=2
  12th October 2021 - HOW SUPPLIERS CAN ACCESS TENDERS ON E-HUB
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430358&idx=3
  12th October 2021 - How to Register as a Supplier on e-HUB
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430358
  Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Manufacture with Delivery and Installation), for Interpretation Panels on CANN project sites across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Islay in Scotland - Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Manufacture with delivery and installation) for Interpretation Panels on CANN project sites across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Islay in Scotland -The CANN Project (Collaborative Action for the Natura Network) is a six-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 works 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 a range of sites across the three jurisdictions is part of this awareness raising programme. Some sites will have a single panel, others (defined as visitor sites) will have a series of panels. The requirement for this ITT is as follows: 1. Copywriting for the text of 18 interpretive panels (A1 size or equivalent area) 2. The graphic design of the 18 A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels 3. The manufacture of 18 A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels and appropriate frames 4. Delivery and installation of panels
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440073
  Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Manufacture with Delivery and Installation), for Interpretation Panels on CANN project sites across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Islay in Scotland - Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services (Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design/Manufacture with delivery and installation) for Interpretation Panels on CANN project sites across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Islay in Scotland -The CANN Project (Collaborative Action for the Natura Network) is a six-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 works 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 a range of sites across the three jurisdictions is part of this awareness raising programme. Some sites will have a single panel, others (defined as visitor sites) will have a series of panels. The requirement for this ITT is as follows: 1. Copywriting for the text of 18 interpretive panels (A1 size or equivalent area) 2. The graphic design of the 18 A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels 3. The manufacture of 18 A1 size (or equal area to A1) interpretation panels and appropriate frames 4. Delivery and installation of panels

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.courtsni.gov.uk
- http://www.newrymournedown.org/procurement
- http://www.thecannproject.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670372

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