Planning

Tayside Mobile Custody Unit

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, which has released a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the potential procurement of a Tayside Mobile Custody Unit. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, gathering information from the market to explore options. This initiative focuses on the creation of a mobile custody suite in the Tayside region, aimed at enhancing public order and safety. The work falls under the 'works' procurement category, with essential functions including custody cells, a medical room, and virtual court facilities. Key upcoming date is 15th September 2025, when a future notice is anticipated to be issued.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and the provision of bespoke containment and legal compliance solutions. Companies with expertise in design, offsite or onsite construction, and facility installation in complex service environments would be well-suited to pursue this project. The provision and commissioning of a highly adaptable transportable custody unit offer potential growth for businesses capable of tailor-making structures that meet the specific requirements stated by the Scottish Police Authority. Engaging early in the process through the RFI might provide a competitive edge in adapting solutions to the project’s evolving specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tayside Mobile Custody Unit

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the provision of a Mobile Custody Suite, to be situated in the Tayside region. The RFI contains high level information regarding the contract requirements, and a questionnaire. The outline requirement is for: -20 Legally Compliant Custody Cells. Cells and toilets to be antiligature MOJ compliant and of robust construction -Two standard charge bars and one discrete charge bar -Showers for people in custody -Medical Room -Virtual Court Room -Fingerprint and intoximeter room -Solicitor consultation room -Two interview rooms -Refreshment / canteen for staff -Office space -Toilets for staff

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of any future procurement exercise has not yet been fully defined. The information received from this RFI will be used to help gauge market interest, any new entrants to the market and shape the procurement strategy. Requirement Background/Overview of Overall Requirement The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement for Mobile Custody Unit to be supplied and delivered onsite in the Tayside region of Scotland. This request is initially for scoping of the market on availability of solution and timescales. It is expected that we will require the supply of the unit(s) with the option of the ground working and provisions to facilitate it. the unit is to be configurable in nature with the ability to transport in part or whole to other sites when required. Outline Specification -20 Legally Compliant Custody Cells. Cells and toilets to be antiligature MOJ compliant and of robust construction -Two standard charge bars and one discrete charge bar -Showers for people in custody -Medical Room -Virtual Court Room -Fingerprint and intoximeter room -Solicitor consultation room -Two interview rooms -Refreshment / canteen for staff -Office space -Toilets for staff Outline Spec for Area Required and advice on the following: -Site Survey(s) -Ground work investigation(s) -Engineering advice / services -Design -Planning application -Building warrant -Construct (offsite or onsite) and Install -Hook-up to existing utilities at site or alternative provision -Commissioning This is a general overview and may be subject to change prior to the issue of the tender documents. It is anticipated that any resultant procurement exercise would result in the award of a contract to a single Contractor.. Please see attached RFI document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800058
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531271
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

44211000 - Prefabricated buildings

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

44211110 - Cabins

44211200 - Cubicles

45000000 - Construction work

45223810 - Prefabricated constructions

45223820 - Prefabricated units and components

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71315000 - Building services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71500000 - Construction-related services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
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 POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531271
    Tayside Mobile Custody Unit - This Prior Information Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the provision of a Mobile Custody Suite, to be situated in the Tayside region. The RFI contains high level information regarding the contract requirements, and a questionnaire. The outline requirement is for: -20 Legally Compliant Custody Cells. Cells and toilets to be antiligature MOJ compliant and of robust construction -Two standard charge bars and one discrete charge bar -Showers for people in custody -Medical Room -Virtual Court Room -Fingerprint and intoximeter room -Solicitor consultation room -Two interview rooms -Refreshment / canteen for staff -Office space -Toilets for staff

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