This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 14:40

Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), a national agency headquartered in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for the maintenance and operation of high-voltage electrical equipment across several of its establishments in Scotland. The tender, titled "SPS-02302 High Voltage - Control, Operation and Maintenance Services," falls under the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the award being issued to supplier SFTS on 3rd July 2026. This contract involves managing high-voltage equipment, with maintenance, 24/7 reactive support, and compliance with statutory regulations, covering critical sites including Barlinnie, Castle Huntly, and others.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance services, particularly those experienced in high-voltage systems. Companies capable of providing comprehensive planned preventative maintenance programmes, reactive support, and who possess expertise in high-voltage equipment will find this contract conducive to expanding their service offerings. Moreover, businesses that can deliver competitive technical quality and pricing, as demonstrated by the 70/30 quality-price award criteria, are well-suited to thrive in such tenders. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been successful in this competitive bidding process, with five SMEs participating and securing interest, demonstrating the accessibility of such contracts to a range of businesses in the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062815-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£125,293 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 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

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

SFTS

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