Award

SPS-02221 Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Planning

28 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has awarded a contract for the "SPS-02221 Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure" to James Ramsay (Glasgow) Ltd. This contract encompasses services across 18 sites in the UK, focusing on maintaining various heating and gas infrastructure to support suitable living and working environments within their properties. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, included an award notice dated 12th September 2025 following the contract being signed on 10th September 2025. The service falls under the 'Public order and safety' industry category, and the contract term is three years, with a possible extension of three additional years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small-medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mechanical services and infrastructure maintenance. Businesses proficient in providing planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and remedial works in compliance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 are well-suited to compete. The open procedure employed suggests a competitive but transparent process, encouraging diverse bids including those from non-EU entities, as evidenced by the award of the contract to an SME. This creates a conducive environment for local and international companies to engage and expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

SPS-02221 Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure

Notice Description

This Contract will provide services for the Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure at 18 Sites.The SPS has a wide range of equipment which is utilised to provide a suitable living and working environment within SPS properties by providing heating and hot water.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Services include: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of Equipment and any resulting repairs due to faults discovered during a PPM visit (such repairs will be referred to as remedial repairs); Reactive maintenance (24hrs per day, 7 days per week) in the event of Equipment or associated component break down; Remedial works to carry out any works Test all gas pipework at each Establishment in accordance SPS requirements and in line with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Replacement of spare parts as requested. Additional work such as replacement / upgrade of equipment. Contract term is 3 years with an optional 3 year extension period

Renewal: Up to 3 years extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799958
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539154
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,166,166 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Alan McConnach, Christina McKelvie
Contact Email
alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot, christina.mckelvie@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303858

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

JAMES RAMSAY (GLASGOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531196
    SPS-02221 Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure - This Contract will provide services for the Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure at 18 Sites.The SPS has a wide range of equipment which is utilised to provide a suitable living and working environment within SPS properties by providing heating and hot water.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532663
    SPS-02221 Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure - This Contract will provide services for the Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure at 18 Sites.The SPS has a wide range of equipment which is utilised to provide a suitable living and working environment within SPS properties by providing heating and hot water.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539154
    SPS-02221 Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure - This Contract will provide services for the Maintenance of Boilers, Burners, Heating, Ancillary Equipment and Gas Infrastructure at 18 Sites.The SPS has a wide range of equipment which is utilised to provide a suitable living and working environment within SPS properties by providing heating and hot water.

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