--- title: "Moray-Rural Tourism Infrastructure Tier 1-Smart and Informed Destination" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Moray-Rural Tourism Infrastructure Tier 1-Smart and Informed Destination Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965.json) ## Summary Moray Council, a regional authority located in Elgin, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Moray-Rural Tourism Infrastructure Tier 1-Smart and Informed Destination". This initiative falls under the category of general public services, specifically targeting the services sector. The procurement aims to secure consultancy support for the design phase of the Moray Routes – Smart and Informed Destinations Project. It's funded through VisitScotland's Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund and covers improvements in visitor information, interpretation, digital infrastructure, and monitoring across 27 locations in the UKM62 region. Moray Council anticipates utilizing the Public Contracts Scotland Quick Quote facility to manage the procurement process. Key dates include a future notice date scheduled for 20th July 2026. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms with expertise in digital infrastructure, visitor information systems, and site assessments. It is ideally suited for businesses in the fields of urban and spatial planning, consultancy, and tourism infrastructure development, as indicated by classifications such as 71313000 and 79411100 under the CPV scheme. Engaging with this opportunity can not only expand a firm’s portfolio in the public sector but also enhance their visibility and reputation in contributing to regional tourism development. Potential bidders should ensure they are registered with Public Contracts Scotland and have the relevant commodity codes selected to express their interest effectively when the tender is published. ## Notice Moray Council intends to procure consultancy support for the design phase of the Moray Routes - Smart and Informed Destinations Project, funded through VisitScotland's Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF). The commission will support the development of visitor information, interpretation, digital infrastructure and visitor monitoring improvements across the Moray Routes network, including site assessments at approximately 27 locations. The opportunity is expected to be procured through the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Quick Quote facility. Interested suppliers are invited to express interest ahead of publication. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Rural Tourism Infrastructure Tier 1-Smart and Informed Destination ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559759 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jul 2026 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL | | Locality | ELGIN | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV30 1BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Moray | | Electoral ward | Elgin City North | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 71420000 - Landscape architectural services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79311000 - Survey services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559759 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL559759&idx=1 8th July 2026 - Moray Routes Smart And Informed Destinations Project PIN Updated.Rev01 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559759 Moray-Rural Tourism Infrastructure Tier 1-Smart and Informed Destination - Moray Council intends to procure consultancy support for the design phase of the Moray Routes - Smart and Informed Destinations Project, funded through VisitScotland's Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF). The commission will support the development of visitor information, interpretation, digital infrastructure and visitor monitoring improvements across the Moray Routes network, including site assessments at approximately 27 locations. The opportunity is expected to be procured through the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Quick Quote facility. Interested suppliers are invited to express interest ahead of publication. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.moray.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836965 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836965.json.