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29 Jun 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has announced a planned procurement process for the preparation of Conservation Strategies for selected historic estate assets. The initiative, titled "SPS-02372 Conservation Strategy for Selected SPS Historic Estate Assets", falls under the services category with a focus on preservation services of historical sites and buildings. The project is expected to cover multiple locations, specifically HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow, HMP Castle Huntly near Dundee, and HMP Perth in Perth, all situated in the UKM region. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with further details anticipated to follow the publication of the Contract Notice on 3rd August 2026. The procurement process will adhere to the GPA Procurement Procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in historical preservation, landscape architecture, architectural services, and environmental services. Companies with multidisciplinary capabilities in these areas can engage in creating comprehensive conservation strategies which include structural appraisals, condition surveys, and development of maintenance guidance. The involvement in such a project allows for business growth through the provision of practical, significance-led management tools for historical sites, which can enhance a firm's portfolio and experience in dealing with public sector contracts. This opportunity could be especially appealing to businesses looking to engage in high-impact conservation and architectural projects within the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SPS-02372 Conservation Strategy for Selected SPS Historic Estate Assets

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a suitably qualified multidisciplinary supplier to prepare three (3) Conservation Strategies for selected historic assets across its estate. The commission will cover the following sites: HMP Barlinnie (Glasgow), HMP Castle Huntly (near Dundee) and HMP Perth (Perth). The Conservation Strategies will act as practical, significance-led management tools to support maintenance, repair, operation, adaptation, and future decision-making for historic and listed buildings. The work will include (but is not limited to): 1) Review of baseline information and historic development 2) Building and fabric surveys 3) Structural appraisal input 4) Significance assessments 5) Condition surveys and defect registers 6) Preparation of marked-up drawings showing significance and risk 7) Development of prioritised action plans (short to long term) 8) Maintenance and operational guidance for estates teams 9) Advice on statutory consent and engagement with Historic Environment Scotland and planning authorities 10) Site-specific conservation policies The outputs will comprise three Conservation Strategies, one per site, supported by drawings, action plans, and guidance documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract. The procurement will follow the GPA Procurement Procedure. Following publication of this Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Additional information: Further information will be provided o issue of Contract Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060819-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

90700000 - Environmental services

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 20263 weeks to go
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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