Tender

SPS-02302 High Voltage - Control, Operation and Maintenance Services

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 15:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service, headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is engaging in a public procurement process entitled "SPS-02302 High Voltage - Control, Operation and Maintenance Services" focusing on the repair and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment across several establishments in Scotland. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting high voltage electrical systems. This process is currently in the tender stage and utilises an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions through Public Contracts Scotland. The tender period concludes on 11th May 2026, marking key dates for bid opening and award consideration, scheduled for the same day. The contract’s duration is 1080 days with the option for a three-year extension, highlighting its long-term strategic vision in maintaining safe and efficient electrical systems within Scottish Prison Service properties.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance services, particularly those experienced with high-voltage systems. Companies capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective service can benefit from the open competition process, leveraged by a technical and price-balanced award criteria (70% technical and 30% price). Firms with expertise in planned maintenance, reactive support, and adherence to industry standards have a chance to enhance their reputation and business portfolio through collaboration with a national agency, supporting essential public order and safety initiatives. The businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those providing mechanical and electrical engineering services, along with expertise in electrical building installations, highlighting a lucrative engagement with a proactive maintenance and advisory role within the Scottish Prison Service establishments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02302 High Voltage - Control, Operation and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

This Contract shall provide SPS with a Control, Operation and Maintenance of High Voltage Equipment (COMA) agreement to provide expert management of the Purchaser's high-voltage (HV) electric transformers and associated electrical switchgear and specific and ad-hoc support for low-voltage (LV) electrical systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Equipment is utilised to provide a suitable living and working environment within SPS properties by providing the required electricity at the correct voltage as required. The Equipment requires to be fully tested, operational and always operate at maximum efficiency and in accordance with any relevant rules and regulations. The Supplier shall support this requirement with management by the Supplier's appointed Senior Authorised Person (SAP). The Services shall include safe and suitable planned maintenance, 24/7 reactive support, integrity inspections, test and certification services to fully meet or exceed the requirements of statutory regulations, manufacturer's instructions, British and EU Standards, and the operational requirements of the Establishment as well as the Supplier's own procedures. At present of the 18 SPS Establishments, 10 Establishments have 11kV High Voltage supplies. Barlinnie Castle Huntly Stirling Edinburgh Glenochil Grampian Polmont Shotts Low Moss Kilmarnock

Renewal: Extension period of up to a maximum of 3 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029777-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

71314100 - Electrical services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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