This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Aug 2026 at 09:54

Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Building Maintenance Services (Mechanical and Electrical)" at the Scottish Parliament Building in Holyrood, Edinburgh. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on building and facilities management services. This contract covers comprehensive maintenance activities, including planned and reactive upkeep of mechanical, electrical, and building services. Key dates include a submission deadline on 1st October 2026, with an award starting on the same day. The open procedure is used for this tender, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. Community benefits are a mandatory requirement as part of this procurement, encouraging activities like employability initiatives and educational advice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the building and facilities management sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance and asset management services. Businesses with expertise in managing mechanical and electrical systems, alongside environmental management and energy control, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies that are Cyber Essentials Plus certified and demonstrate a high technical and financial standing, as evaluated by Creditsafe, will have a competitive edge. Moreover, the contract includes prospects for extending the initial service period, thus offering long-term business growth potential for the successful contractor. Participation in this project can also enhance a company's profile and provide pathways for engaging with further government contracts.

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Notice Title

Building Maintenance Services (Mechanical and Electrical)

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Building Maintenance Services. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Building Maintenance Services. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh. This Contract is for the planning, management and delivery of the following at the Scottish Parliament building: - PPM - Reactive Maintenance - Asset management - Statutory compliance - Work Request, Minor Work, and Project Order development - On-call service The Contractor is required to provide the service through a full-time on-site team with sufficient management, supervision and skilled labour, supported by specialist Subcontractors where required. The service must include the administrative support and out-of-hours resilience needed to maintain safe and continuous operation of the Scottish Parliament. The following is a list of services (not exhaustive) included in the contract scope: - Dedicated on-site team. - 24 hours, 365 days Onsite duty call out cover. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of fixed mechanical and electrical assets. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of plumbing and drainage installations. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of controls. - Maintenance/repair/replacement and planned frequency testing of emergency lighting. - Maintenance/repair/replacement and annual testing and inspection of lightning protection systems. - Inspection, maintenance repair, and testing of all mist extinguishing systems, all smoke and natural ventilation fixtures and fittings and all hydrant systems. - Annual PAT testing and microwave oven emission testing. - Inspection/maintenance/repair/replacement of ladders, kick stools trucks, trolleys, work equipment etc. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of windows including smoke/natural ventilation opening devices at low level. - Reactive maintenance/repair/replacement of white goods. - Water Treatment including operation and maintenance of ponds. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of internal floor finishes. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of internal and external doors. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of Fixed Assets, Furniture and Equipment. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of Signage. - Maintenance/ repair/replacement of Storm Water Drainage. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of General Fencing and Perimeter Security installations. - Electrical tests of fixed wiring installations throughout the building. - Duct, vent grill and trench duct heating cleaning. - Statutory and legislative testing of assets. - Attendance and preparation and reinstatement works as required. - Multi skilled person maintenance and repair duties as requested. - Energy and BEMs Management and Control. - Environmental management. - The management, design and delivery of Minor Works, Work Requests and Projects as may be requested by the SPCB. - Subcontractor management. - Recording of all work and administrative activities including time, costs and notes. - Updating existing or providing new drawings and plans showing changes to assets and infrastructure. - Managing tasks through client owned CAFM system and mobile apps. Additional information: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) Regulations 2006 apply to this Contract.

Renewal: The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the initial Service Period by a total of a further 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f02d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075173-2026
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

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

70332000 - Non-residential property services

71300000 - Engineering services

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2036

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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