Award

SPS-02071 Provision of Extendable Batons

SPS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 08:56

Award

26 Apr 2024 at 08:05

Tender

01 Feb 2024 at 10:31

Planning

04 Jul 2023 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) was actively involved in the procurement of extendable batons, a process that has culminated in the awarding of a contract. The procurement was categorised under goods, specifically "Batons" according to the CPV scheme, and was carried out through an open procedure. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, covered the United Kingdom with delivery in the region UKM. The most recent stage is the award stage, recorded on 5 February 2026. The awarded contract was signed on 22 April 2024, with SPS as the buying organisation located in Edinburgh.

This tender presents tangible opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment and law enforcement tools. SMEs, particularly those focusing on manufacturing or supplying durable and maintenance-free batons, are well-positioned to capture such public contracts. Given the procurement's focus on quality and cost, businesses can gain competitive advantage by investing in product innovation and cost efficiency, ultimately expanding their market presence within the public sector. The awarded contract demonstrates the viability of SMEs, such as Niton Equipment, to effectively compete and succeed in public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

SPS-02071 Provision of Extendable Batons

Notice Description

The SPS is seeking to award a contract for the supply of extendable batons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS is seeking to award a contract for the provision of extendable batons. For the avoidance of doubt, the extendable batons should require no maintenance and must have a minimum 10 year manufacturer's warranty.

Renewal: there will be an option to extend up to a further 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03de7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010244-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37453700 - Batons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPS
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

Contact Name
Chris Johnston, Steph Buchanan
Contact Email
chris.johnston@prisons.gov.scot, steph.buchanan@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303886

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NITON EQUIPMENT

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