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05 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is currently conducting a tender process for Specialist Building Surveys, aiming to engage professional surveying services to facilitate a 3D estates survey programme across Scotland. The tender, classified under the CPV code for Building Services, invites bids for services that will be implemented on an ad-hoc basis over the next five years, with the potential for contract extension. Located in Glasgow, the SPA has adopted an open procedure and the tender process follows the GPA policies. Key procurement deadlines include the tender period ending on 9th January 2026, with a submission method of electronic submission via PCS-Tender. Attention should be given to compliance with requirements like the Real Living Wage, statutory equality obligations, and a commitment to community benefits.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential for companies specializing in survey techniques employing laser scanning and visual documentation platforms. With a focus on enhancing infrastructure through detailed 3D visual records, the contract offers opportunities for service providers experienced in cloud-based storage and data management. Companies with innovative capabilities in drone technology, 3D walkthroughs, and project documentation will be well-suited to compete. The SPA emphasizes quality and price in their award criteria, offering a contract valued at £1.5 million GBP with options for renewal, thereby ensuring strong engagement and sustainability for successful bidders. Additionally, firms able to deliver community benefits, such as local employment and skills development, will align closely with the goals of the SPA and increase their competitiveness in the procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Specialist Building Surveys

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") is seeking to procure professional surveying services to undertake a programme of 3D estates surveys across it's property portfolio on an ad-hoc basis over the next 5 years. The awarded Supplier must provide comprehensive documentation services through a visual, laser scanning platform. All information created via surveys to be hosted on an integrated secure cloud based visual platform enabling users to capture, store, share, annotate and use 'as-built' visual records including photo, UAV/drone and 3D walkthroughs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") is seeking to procure professional surveying services to undertake a programme of 3D estates surveys across it's property portfolio on an ad-hoc basis over the next 5 years. The awarded Supplier must provide comprehensive documentation services through a visual, laser scanning platform. All information created via surveys to be hosted on an integrated secure cloud based visual platform enabling users to capture, store, share, annotate and use 'as-built' visual records including photo, UAV/drone and 3D walkthroughs. Further information is provided within the ITT document, available on PCS-T. Additional information: Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Full information on this is provided within the Tender Documents.

Options: The Authority may order more or less than these indicative quantities detailed in the tender documents and shall not be bound to order the quantities referred to, accept or pay for any items other than those actually ordered. This will be confirmed with the Contractor at the point of Contract. Furthermore, the Authority may place subsequent orders over the duration of the Contract, these will be subject to budget availability and operational requirements

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be three (3) years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f025
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080339-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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 Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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