Official UK procurement notice
Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotland’s National Nature Reserves
Authority: Scottish Natural Heritage
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionNatureScot intends to establish a single‑supplier framework for the manufacture, supply and installation of high‑quality timber signage for Scotland’s National Nature Reserves. The requirement includes the production of CAD‑routed 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 four‑year period, with estimated volumes of 50–100 signs per year.
CPV: Graphic design services · Installation of street furniture · Signage · Signs and related items · Timber
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 1 suppliers
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1NatureScot requires a single‑supplier framework for the manufacture, supply and…RenewalPublished value£360,000
NatureScot requires a single‑supplier framework for the manufacture, supply and delivery of high‑quality 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 print‑ready 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 Scotland’s NNR estate, typically involving 50–100 signs per year across 3–5 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
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 65
- Price: 35
- Price carries 35 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotland’s…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 28 Oct 2025, 16:47 GMT
- Last source update
- 23 Feb 2026, 12:28 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 5 Mar 2026 – …
- Authority reference
PP-1417- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-016037- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5a6Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
Publisher note: Scotland Excel will be conducting this procurement exercise on behalf of NatureScot but will not be party to the implementation or management of it. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821735. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:821735) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=821735
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 12 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 5 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
19 Jan 2026 → 4 May 2026 · 5 dates- Next notice expected276 days ago19 Jan 2026
- Notice published241 days ago23 Feb 2026, 12:28 GMT
- Bids opened231 days ago5 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends224 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown12 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Bids must remain valid until170 days ago4 May 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Feb 2026- Published value updated to £360,0003 Feb 2026, 13:29 GMTwas £350,000
- Status changed to active3 Feb 2026, 13:29 GMT
- Procurement method changed3 Feb 2026, 13:29 GMT
- Deadline published: 5 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT3 Feb 2026, 13:29 GMT
- Deadline moved to 12 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT23 Feb 2026, 12:28 GMT+7 days · was 5 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 5 Mar 2026 | 12 Mar 2026 | +7 d |
| — | Bid validityMinimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender · IV.2.6 | 4 May 2026 | 11 May 2026 | +7 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 5 Mar 2026 | 12 Mar 2026 | +7 d |
NatureScot has opted to provide tenderers with an additional week to prepare and submit their tender submissions. As such, the original submission deadline of 05/03/2026 at 12:00 has been extended and is now 12/03/2026 at 12:00.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.