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title: "The Provision of Countryside Interpretations on Crown Estate Scotland's Glenlivet Estate"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801784"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-12-02"
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# The Provision of Countryside Interpretations on Crown Estate Scotland's Glenlivet Estate

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801784

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## Summary

The public procurement opportunity revolves around the provision of countryside interpretations on Crown Estate Scotland's Glenlivet Estate. The buying organisation, Crown Estate Scotland, is engaging in an open procurement procedure to appoint a supplier for the design, planning, construction, and installation of three countryside interpretations across two locations within the Glenlivet Estate region, UKM62. These interpretations include an internal meadow seating with a unique feature at Tomintoul Wildflower Meadow and a planet trail at Glenmullie Forest. The tender, announced on 11th July 2025, closes for submissions on 30th July 2025, with the project set to commence on 25th August 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. Crown Estate Scotland's active role in this tender underscores its commitment to enhancing environmental connectivity through innovative designs.

This tender represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in landscape architecture, environmental engineering, and eco-tourism development. The project's focus on enriching community and visitor engagement with natural spaces presents an opportunity for suppliers capable of incorporating educational and interactive elements into their designs. Businesses experienced in constructing interactive, environmentally sensitive installations within natural landscapes would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Additionally, as the tender calls for electronic submissions, firms with robust digital capability can leverage this streamlined submission method to enhance their chances of successful participation.

## Notice

Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has a requirement to appoint a supplier to undertake the design, planning, construction, and installation of three Countryside Interpretations on two sites at Glenlivet Estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim is for these interpretations to help connect visitors and residents to the landscape and cultural heritage of the estate. Interpretations to include: 1. Internal Meadow Seating at Tomintoul Wildflower Meadow - This should be a statement piece and should reflect what is special about the meadow, while inviting visitors into the centre. 2. Meadow Interpretation Panel and Feature at Tomintoul Wildflower Meadow - This should be designed to communicate the importance of the meadow to visitors and residents and should include additional features such as a receptacle for visitors to collect seeds and/or a bug hotel, for example. 3.Planet Trail at Glenmullie Forest - this should visually represent the solar system at a reduced scale with the planets arranged along the trail in order of their distance from the sun. The planets may also be represented in proportion to their size and should start in Glenmullie Car Park, following the Nature Trail.. Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of CES in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544742 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9GL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHT WHITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92330000 - Recreational-area services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544742
- 11 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534550
- 19 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532932

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534550&idx=8
  30th July 2025 - Procurement Timeline Amended
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534550&idx=1
  11th July 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534550&idx=2
  11th July 2025 - Real Living Wage
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534550&idx=3
  11th July 2025 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534550&idx=4
  11th July 2025 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534550&idx=5
  11th July 2025 - T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534550&idx=6
  11th July 2025 - Tender Forms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534550&idx=7
  11th July 2025 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532932&idx=1
  19th June 2025 - Supplier Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532932&idx=2
  19th June 2025 - Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532932
  The Provision of Countryside Interpretations on Crown Estate Scotland's Glenlivet Estate - Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has a requirement to appoint a supplier to undertake the design, planning, construction, and installation of three Countryside Interpretations on two sites at Glenlivet Estate. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, CES is seeking input from the marketplace. Market consultation is an important part of the procurement process and gives us an opportunity to consider your specialist opinion and expertise.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534550
  The Provision of Countryside Interpretations on Crown Estate Scotland's Glenlivet Estate - Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has a requirement to appoint a supplier to undertake the design, planning, construction, and installation of three Countryside Interpretations on two sites at Glenlivet Estate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544742
  The Provision of Countryside Interpretations on Crown Estate Scotland's Glenlivet Estate - Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has a requirement to appoint a supplier to undertake the design, planning, construction, and installation of three Countryside Interpretations on two sites at Glenlivet Estate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801784

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