The Provision of Countryside Interpretations on Crown Estate Scotland’s Glenlivet Estate

Tender description

Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has a requirement to appoint a supplier to undertake the design, planning, construction, and installation of three Countryside Interpretations on two sites at Glenlivet Estate. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, CES is seeking input from the marketplace. Market consultation is an important part of the procurement process and gives us an opportunity to consider your specialist opinion and expertise. Lot 1: The aim is for these interpretations to help connect visitors and residents to the landscape and cultural heritage of the estate. Interpretations include: 1. Internal Meadow Seating at Tomintoul Wildflower Meadow – This should be a statement piece and should reflect what is special about the meadow, while inviting visitors into the centre. 2. Meadow Interpretation Panel and Feature at Tomintoul Wildflower Meadow – This should be designed to communicate the importance of the meadow to visitors and residents and should include additional features such as a receptacle for visitors to collect seeds and/or a bug hotel, for example. 3.Planet Trail at Glenmullie Forest – this should visually represent the solar system at a reduced scale with the planets arranged along the trail in order of their distance from the sun. The planets may also be represented in proportion to their size and should start in Glenmullie Car Park, following the Nature Trail.