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SPS-02293 The Provision of Body Worn Video Cameras (BWVC)

Scottish Prison Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 11:35

Award Notice
Tender

28 Aug 2025 at 15:54

Tender Notice
Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 09:37

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Body Worn Video Cameras to Motorola Solutions UK Ltd. This procurement process followed the Open Procedure and was aimed at supplying camera bodies for security purposes across all public sector prison establishments in Scotland. The contract, valued at £848,000, involves a fully managed system rollout across 16 prison sites. After the planning stage and active tendering, the contract was signed on 20 February 2026, completing the procurement cycle. Key industry categories include camera bodies and security equipment within the goods procurement category, with the delivery location specified as UKM, covering the region of Scotland.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for those in the security equipment and video technology sectors. Firms specialising in surveillance, security cameras, and managed technology services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts with the Scottish Prison Service and other public agencies. Businesses capable of offering high-quality implementation plans, training, and service management, along with competitive pricing, may find ample scope for expansion in securing contracts under the open procurement method used by SPS. While the recent contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement structure and criteria can help businesses align their offerings for future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02293 The Provision of Body Worn Video Cameras (BWVC)

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a supplier to provide a hosted and fully managed Body Worn Video Camera (BWVC) system to all public sector prison establishments in Scotland. This includes the provision of the Goods and associated equipment, the supported rollout (16 prison establishments), ongoing service delivery, system management and maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract. The procurement will follow the Open Procedure. Following publication of this 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. Additional information: Further information can be obtained from PCS-T.

Renewal: Options to Extend for up to a further 60 Months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015998-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35121000 - Security equipment

35125000 - Surveillance system

35125300 - Security cameras

38651000 - Cameras

38651200 - Camera bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£848,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Prison Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Postcode Area
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

Motorola Solutions UK Ltd

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

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