Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotlandâs National Nature Reserves

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Natural Heritage

Buyer Address: Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, UKM62, IV3 8NW

Contact Email: flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1463725097

Status
active

Procedure
open

Value
360000.0 GBP

Published
03 Feb 2026, 00:00

Deadline
05 Mar 2026, 12:00

Contract Start
n/a

Contract End
n/a

Category
goods

CPV
34928470

Region
n/a

Awarded To
n/a

Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

NatureScot intends to establish a singleâsupplier framework for the manufacture, supply and installation of highâquality timber signage for Scotlandâs National Nature Reserves. The requirement includes the production of CADârouted Douglas Fir timber signs, supply of CHPL graphic panels, associated hardware and fixings, and delivery and installation at reserve sites across Scotland, including remote and island locations. Services include preparation of bilingual English/Gaelic artwork, manufacture in accordance with the NNR Signs Guide, installation to agreed specifications, removal of old signs where required, and provision of all associated materials, labour and quality assurance. The framework will support a rolling programme of new and replacement signage over a fourâyear period, with estimated volumes of 50â100 signs per year.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: NatureScot requires a singleâsupplier framework for the manufacture, supply and delivery of highâquality timber signage, produced in accordance with the NNR Signs Guide and associated CAD master drawings. The requirement includes the production of routed Douglas Fir timber sign structures, supply of CHPL graphic panels using printâready artwork provided by NatureScot, and provision of all associated fixings and hardware. The supplier will prepare English or bilingual English/Gaelic CAD drawings, manufacture items to approved designs, deliver completed signage to NatureScot National Nature Reserves (NNRs), offices or other designated locations, and install signage where required. The framework will support a rolling programme of new and replacement signage across Scotlandâs NNR estate, typically involving 50â100 signs per year across 3â5 reserves. Work may include removal of existing signs, reinstatement of ground, provision of photographic evidence, and addressing any warranty issues. All timber must be sourced from certified sustainable sources (e.g. FSC/PEFC), and all products must comply with the technical standards, tolerances, sustainability requirements and Service Level Agreements detailed within the Statement of Requirements

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 360,000.00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Documents

Document Title: Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotlandâs National Nature Reserves

Document Description: NatureScot intends to establish a singleâsupplier framework for the manufacture, supply and installation of highâquality timber signage for Scotlandâs National Nature Reserves. The requirement includes the production of CADârouted Douglas Fir timber signs, supply of CHPL graphic panels, associated hardware and fixings, and delivery and installation at reserve sites across Scotland, including remote and island locations. Services include preparation of bilingual English/Gaelic artwork, manufacture in accordance with the NNR Signs Guide, installation to agreed specifications, removal of old signs where required, and provision of all associated materials, labour and quality assurance. The framework will support a rolling programme of new and replacement signage over a fourâyear period, with estimated volumes of 50â100 signs per year.

Document Title: PP1417 Invitation to Tender (ITT)

Document Title: Biosecurity Guidance for SEARS Staff

Document Title: NatureScot Privacy Notice

Document Title: PP1417 Statement of Requirements v6

Document Title: PP1417 Technical Documents

Document Title: NNR - Symbol - Purple - Otter.eps

Document Title: NNR - Symbol - Purple - Otter

Document Title: PP1417 Technical Questionnaire v3

Document Title: PP1417 Pricing Schedule v3

Document Title: PP1417 SPD 4C.1 Previous Experience

Document Title: PP1417 Terms and Conditions - Goods (and any related services)

Document Title: PP1417 Tender Forms - Declarations

Document Title: PP1417 Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Amended Timeline

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