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Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is planning a procurement process for building maintenance services, focusing specifically on mechanical and electrical (Hard FM) services. This procurement falls under the 'services' category within the Building and Facilities Management Services industry. Key activities will occur at the Scottish Parliament Building in Holyrood, Edinburgh. The procurement is currently in the planning phase, with the contract notice and invitation to tender (ITT) expected to be published on 6 August 2026. A bidders' conference and site visit are scheduled for 26 August 2026, though these dates may change. The tender process is governed under the legal basis CELEX: 32014L0024, complying with corresponding standards.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering, non-residential property services, heating services, and general engineering services. Companies with experience handling extensive facilities management contracts would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the scope and requirements. Participation in this procurement could facilitate growth for businesses and enhance their portfolio through association with a renowned entity like the Scottish Parliament. Interested businesses should prepare for the upcoming procurement stages to ensure competitive proposals in line with the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body's requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Building Maintenance - Mechanical and Electrical (Hard FM services)

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to provide the market with revised indicative timelines for the publication of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the relet of the Scottish Parliament's Building Maintenance contract and the subsequent bidders' conference to be held on site at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP. The indicative dates are as follows: - Publication of Contract Notice and ITT - 6 AUGUST 2026 - Bidders Conference and Site Visit - 26 AUGUST 2026 These dates are subject to change. Please note, there is no requirement to respond to this PIN, responding to this PIN does not guarantee an invitation to tender. Please refer to previous PIN Reference No:DEC545079 for further information on the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Indicative dates for: - Publication of Contract Notice and ITT - 6 AUGUST 2026 - Bidders Conference and Site Visit - 26 AUGUST 2026 Please note that these dates are subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073703-2026
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

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
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2026Expired
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 PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
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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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