Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Natural Heritage
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1463725097
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00383
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Timber Signage for Scotland’s National Nature Reserves
Reference number
PP-1417
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44423400 - Signs and related items
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NatureScot 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.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2026/S 000-009455
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
IV.2.2
Place of text to be modified
Time limit
Instead of
Date
5 March 2026
Local time
12:00pm
Read
Date
12 March 2026
Local time
12:00pm
Section number
IV.2.6
Place of text to be modified
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Instead of
Date
4 May 2026
Read
Date
11 May 2026
Section number
IV.2.7
Place of text to be modified
Conditions for opening of tenders
Instead of
Date
5 March 2026
Local time
12:00pm
Read
Date
12 March 2026
Local time
12:00pm
seven.2) Other additional information
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.