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Security Systems Maintenance and Small Works Services

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

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Planning

14 Oct 2026 at 13:30

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body plans to procure maintenance, support and small works for security systems across the Scottish Parliament estate in Edinburgh. The anticipated service covers planned and reactive maintenance, fault repairs, emergency call-outs, minor works and system enhancements, software support, lifecycle replacement, upgrades, technical advice and specialist engineering. Systems include electronic access control, CCTV and video management, intruder and perimeter detection, security control room systems, associated virtualised and cloud-hosted platforms, and network infrastructure. The future service may also include remote support and monitoring. This is a security systems maintenance and engineering services requirement, rather than a purchase of standalone equipment. The estate is the main delivery location; remote service capability may also be relevant.

The procurement is at the planning stage. The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is undertaking early market engagement to inform its procurement strategy and future specification, and to assess supplier capability and capacity. It invites interested suppliers to complete a market engagement questionnaire; responses are requested by 10 November 2026. Suppliers may also be invited to further engagement. Participation is voluntary and will not form part of the evaluation for the future procurement. The buyer expects to publish a further notice on 22 April 2027; these dates are indicative and may change. The process carries no invitation to tender, so this engagement is for market preparation rather than bid submission. No contract procedure or evaluation basis is set out at this stage.

This requirement is likely to suit established security systems integrators and specialist maintenance providers able to support complex, interconnected technologies across a substantial public estate. The buyer is particularly seeking evidence of experience in complex integrated security environments and public sector or critical infrastructure settings. Suppliers should be prepared to explain their cyber security approach, including secure remote support arrangements, and the manufacturer accreditations or partnerships they hold. Useful capabilities include responsive fault and emergency support, planned maintenance, specialist engineering advice, and the ability to deliver small works alongside ongoing maintenance. Experience managing technology upgrades and lifecycle replacement will also be relevant. The buyer wants to understand suppliers’ service and response models and the capacity available to deliver the full mix of maintenance, support and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Systems Maintenance and Small Works Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is undertaking early market engagement in advance of a planned procurement for Security Systems Maintenance and Small Works Services at the Scottish Parliament estate. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is intended to: Notify the market of SPCB's future procurement plans. Invite interested suppliers to participate in market engagement activities. Support the development of the procurement strategy and future specification. Assess market capability and capacity to deliver the requirement. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the market engagement questionnaire (under additional documents) and may be invited to take part in further supplier engagement. Participation in this exercise is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement evaluation process

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body intends to procure a contract for the maintenance, support and development of security systems across the Scottish Parliament estate. The anticipated scope includes: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Reactive maintenance and fault rectification Emergency call-out services Minor works and system enhancements Software maintenance and support Lifecycle replacement support Security system upgrades where required Technical advice and specialist engineering support The systems currently within scope include: Electronic Access Control Systems CCTV and Video Management Systems Intruder Detection Systems Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems (PIDS) Security Control Room Systems Associated virtualised and cloud-hosted software platforms Associated security system network infrastructure The Parliament is particularly interested in understanding supplier capability relating to: Complex integrated security environments Public sector and critical infrastructure environments Cyber security and secure remote support arrangements Manufacturer accreditations and partnerships Response and support models Delivery of small works alongside maintenance services Management of technology refresh and lifecycle replacement requirements The contract will predominantly support systems located at the Scottish Parliament estate in Edinburgh, however remote support and monitoring capabilities may form part of the future service model. Additional information: The SPCB would be interested to hear from suppliers who feel they could provide these services by responding to the attached questionnaire in this notice by November 10 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07878f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097015-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 20276 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

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