Award

SPS-02071 Provision of Extendable Batons

SPS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Award

26 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Tender

01 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Planning

04 Jul 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SPS-02071 Provision of Extendable Batons" organised by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has successfully reached the contract award stage. This process was conducted through an open procedure and falls under the "goods" category specific to public order and safety, with a focus on the delivery within the UKM region, primarily Edinburgh. Initially planned in July 2023, the tender stage closed in March 2024, and the contract was subsequently awarded and signed with the supplier, Niton Equipment, on 22nd April 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £140,000, has been finalised and is active as of 5th February 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs like Niton Equipment to expand their footprint in public sector procurement. The tendering process favoured criteria of both cost (60%) and quality (40%), making it accessible for businesses that excel in providing high-quality goods at competitive prices. SMEs that specialise in manufacturing or supplying equipment for public safety and order can leverage opportunities like this to grow their business, increase their credibility, and enhance their portfolio by meeting the stringent requirements set by national agencies such as SPS.

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Notice Title

SPS-02071 Provision of Extendable Batons

Notice Description

The SPS is seeking to award a contract for the supply of extendable batons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS is seeking to award a contract for the provision of extendable batons. For the avoidance of doubt, the extendable batons should require no maintenance and must have a minimum 10 year manufacturer's warranty.

Renewal: there will be an option to extend up to a further 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000736424
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548857
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37453700 - Batons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPS
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

Contact Name
Chris Johnston, Tegan Gregory
Contact Email
chris.johnston@prisons.gov.scot, tegan.gregory@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303595

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NITON EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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