--- title: "Deer Vehicle Collision Data Collation and Analysis Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818379" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818379" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818379.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818379.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Deer Vehicle Collision Data Collation and Analysis Project Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818379 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818379) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818379.json) ## Summary Scottish Natural Heritage is seeking to procure services for the Deer Vehicle Collision Data Collation and Analysis Project. The procurement, categorised under Environmental Protection, invites bids for data collation, analysis, and reporting in conjunction with Transport Scotland. With coverage across various locations in Scotland, the project aims to mitigate deer vehicle collisions. The procurement follows an open procedure and is managed by Scotland Excel. The procurement stages have progressed from initial tendering in December 2025 to the awarding of the contract, which was signed on 23rd March 2026. Key dates included a tender closing period on 19th January 2026. The awarded contract spans 36 months, ensuring comprehensive data analysis to inform mitigation measures. The Deer Vehicle Collision project presents a lucrative opportunity for service providers specialising in environmental data analysis and road safety enhancements. The open procedure facilitates competition, inviting electronic submissions from capable firms. BioSpatial Insights, an SME located in Brecon, has been awarded the contract, marking a viable entry point for small and medium-sized enterprises in similar fields. Businesses with expertise in GIS, statistics, and environmental sciences are particularly suited to contribute to this initiative. With anticipated community benefits, the project supports public sector procurement policies aimed at promoting societal and environmental betterment. ## Notice NatureScot has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Deer Vehicle Collision (DVC) The contract will be for a period of 36 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NatureScot has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Deer Vehicle Collision. NatureScot, in conjunction with Transport Scotland (Scotland's national transport agency) requires the collation, analysis and reporting of data relating to deer vehicle collisions (DVCs) in Scotland to help improve our knowledge of DVCs across the Scottish road network and to inform decision making regarding the implementation of DVC mitigation measures.. Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of NatureScot 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=MAR552479 | | 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 | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £45,545 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BIOSPATIAL INSIGHTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72316000 - Data analysis services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552479 - 16 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545698 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545698&idx=7 23rd December 2025 - This document is to replace the original Technical Questionnaire with amended wording. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545698&idx=5 16th December 2025 - Tender Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545698&idx=6 16th December 2025 - Annex A - Price Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545698&idx=1 16th December 2025 - PP1434 Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545698&idx=2 16th December 2025 - PP1434 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545698&idx=3 16th December 2025 - PP1434 Technical Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545698&idx=4 16th December 2025 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545698 Deer Vehicle Collision Data Collation and Analysis Project - NatureScot has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Deer Vehicle Collision (DVC) The contract will be for a period of 36 months. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552479 Deer Vehicle Collision Data Collation and Analysis Project - NatureScot has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Deer Vehicle Collision (DVC) The contract will be for a period of 36 months. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818379 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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