Planning

SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 13:14

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is initiating a procurement process to acquire a fully managed Clerk of Works service aimed at supporting construction projects across its estate in Scotland. This process falls under the planning stage and focuses on the services category, specifically construction consultancy services. The project involves new builds or refurbishments, specialist systems design, and installation such as CCTV and fire detection systems, as well as major maintenance. The procurement is anticipated to be open for tender following the publication of the Contract Notice, with an Invitation to Tender (ITT) expected soon. Interested suppliers should note the tentative date for future notice as 8 August 2025. The main location for the services will be SPS estates throughout Scotland, falling within the UKM region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms with expertise in construction consultancy and those capable of delivering large-scale project management services. Companies with experience in specialist system installations or maintenance of complex systems would be well-suited to respond to this opportunity. Given the strategic importance and potential longevity of contracts with a national agency like the SPS, successful bidders can expect enhanced visibility and credibility in the public procurement market. Businesses interested in participating should prepare to engage through the forthcoming ITT process and ensure alignment with the SPS's stipulated requirements for service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide a fully managed Clerk of Works service for the development of construction projects including new build or refurbishment, specialist systems design and installation (e.g. CCTV installations, fire detection upgrading, etc.) and major maintenance (including services such as mechanical plant replacement). It is also anticipated that minor ad-hoc requirements will be delivered through the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038618-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Catharine Dempsey
Contact Email
catharine.dempsey@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

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

Further Information

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