Tender

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

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Aug 2025 at 14:54

Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a supplier for its project "SPS-02293 The Provision of Body Worn Video Cameras (BWVC)," focusing on the procurement of camera bodies classified under CPV code 38651200. This procurement, designated for delivery across all public sector prison establishments in Scotland, includes a comprehensive system that covers goods provision, supported rollout across 16 locations, and ongoing maintenance and service delivery. The contract is within the goods category and follows the open procedure procurement method. The tender is currently in the "tender" stage, having moved from "planned" status, with electronic submissions due by 9th October 2025, 14:00 BST. The award stage is anticipated to commence immediately after the bid opening on the same day.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in surveillance and security technology. Businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive service delivery, including equipment and system management, would find this project particularly rewarding. Suppliers are required to have adequate insurance coverages, such as Employers’ Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance, which underscores the professional standard expected. This procurement could significantly benefit companies capable of managing long-term contracts with options for extension by an additional 60 months, promoting sustained growth and stability in their business operations.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052116-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Frances McGuire
Contact Email
frances.mcguire@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303773

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

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