Planning

SPS-02302 High Voltage Maintenance and Support Services

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is in the planning stage for a public procurement concerning high voltage maintenance and support services. This tender, identified by the title "SPS-02302 High Voltage Maintenance and Support Services," is aimed at servicing their transformers and switchgear at various SPS establishments across Scotland. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on the operation and maintenance of electrical installations. As part of the procurement process governed by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024, businesses interested should note the future notice date is set for 15th December 2025. The contract's anticipated term is three years, with the possibility of a three-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical maintenance and high voltage support services. Companies that can offer a comprehensive planned preventative maintenance programme, along with reactive callout services, emergency works, and specialist advice, will find this opportunity particularly viable. Additionally, firms with the capacity to provide advisory services for low voltage requirements and installation works will also benefit. The SPS's need for services across multiple locations in Scotland underscores the potential for business growth and regional presence. Such a contract suits organisations capable of handling national-level projects within the public safety sector, specifically those experienced in working with public bodies like national agencies.

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Notice Title

SPS-02302 High Voltage Maintenance and Support Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires the provision of high voltage maintenance and support services for their transformers and switchgear at several of their Establishments across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires the provision of high voltage maintenance and support services for their transformers and switchgear at several of their Establishments across Scotland. The Services include: - Provision of a full routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme for all high voltage assets including transformers and switchgear. - Reactive callout service (24/7) for faults - Emergency Works and support on high voltage assets as required. - Specialist advice relating to high voltage assets as required. - Advisory service for appointing responsible persons from SPS staff at each Establishment for Low Voltage requirements and advising on some installation works. Contract term is anticipated to be an initial period of 3 years with an optional extension period of up to 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073251-2025
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

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

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 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

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

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