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SPS-02221 Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 14:02

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 14:38

Planning

28 May 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has recently completed an award process for a contract titled "Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure" under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of boilers" (CPV: 50531100). Based in Edinburgh, this national agency of the United Kingdom organised an open procurement procedure with the contract aimed to service multiple sites across the region UKM. The contract entails a three-year term with an optional three-year extension, providing comprehensive maintenance services, including preventive and reactive measures as well as equipment testing. Key dates included the award date on 12th September 2025 and the contract signing on 10th September 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses with expertise in mechanical and maintenance services, specifically those equipped to handle large-scale infrastructure projects. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing SMEs such as James Ramsay (Glasgow) Ltd, which was actively awarded the contract, to engage in the process effectively. The procurement criteria prioritised technical quality over price, indicating a preference for high-calibre professional services. Businesses with capabilities in providing 24/7 reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations would be well-suited for competition in similar tenders, offering growth potential in service contracts with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

SPS-02221 Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure

Notice Description

This Contract will provide services for the Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure at 18 Sites.The SPS has a wide range of equipment which is utilised to provide a suitable living and working environment within SPS properties by providing heating and hot water.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Services include: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of Equipment and any resulting repairs due to faults discovered during a PPM visit (such repairs will be referred to as remedial repairs); Reactive maintenance (24hrs per day, 7 days per week) in the event of Equipment or associated component break down; Remedial works to carry out any works Test all gas pipework at each Establishment in accordance SPS requirements and in line with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Replacement of spare parts as requested. Additional work such as replacement / upgrade of equipment. Contract term is 3 years with an optional 3 year extension period

Renewal: Up to 3 years extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05277b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056263-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,166,166 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Alan McConnach
Contact Email
alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
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

JAMES RAMSAY (GLASGOW

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