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title: "Digitisation of Grouse Licence Maps"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804569"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# Digitisation of Grouse Licence Maps

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804569

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Digitisation of Grouse Licence Maps" is currently in the tender stage, with Scottish Natural Heritage as the buying organisation. They focus on "Environmental protection" and are located in Inverness, Scotland. This open procedure aims to procure goods via a written submission method. The tender period ends on 12th September 2025 at 17:00, followed by the bid opening on 15th September 2025. Interested parties are required to submit electronic quotes to the specified contact point within the stipulated deadline. The project involves creating a vector dataset of polygonal geometry to represent licensed land areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geographical information systems, data mapping, and environmental consultancy services to expand their presence in the environmental sector. The open procurement method allows for wide competition, potentially benefiting small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in digital mapping and data analysis. Enhancing digitisation capabilities related to environmental management can help firms grow by aligning with Scottish Natural Heritage's emphasis on nature conservation and furthering digital transformation initiatives in the public sector.

## Notice

We require the creation of a vector dataset comprising polygonal geometry representing the licensed land areas. See attached Statement of requirements for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We require the creation of a vector dataset comprising polygonal geometry representing the licensed land areas. See attached Statement of Requirements document for further details.. Please note that all quotes must be submitted electronically to Mike.hordley@nature.scot to arrive by the deadline stated in this Notice and the attached Statement of Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535954 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535954

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535954&idx=2
  6th August 2025 - Map digitisation for Grouse licensing - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535954&idx=3
  6th August 2025 - Map digitisation for Grouse licensing - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535954&idx=1
  31st July 2025 - SNH Conditions of Contract - Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535954
  Digitisation of Grouse Licence Maps - We require the creation of a vector dataset comprising polygonal geometry representing the licensed land areas. See attached Statement of requirements for further details.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=804569

## Provenance

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