Planning

SPS-02289 Multi-Discipline Technical Advisor Services for HMP Glasgow

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is overseeing the planning stage of a significant procurement process, titled "SPS-02289 Multi-Discipline Technical Advisor Services for HMP Glasgow." This project is part of the public order and safety industry category, specifically within the services sector. The procurement is situated in Glasgow, with the delivery address noted as region UKM. The procurement process, set to advance with an Invitation to Tender (ITT) after the publication of the Contract Notice, aims to appoint a multi-disciplinary technical advisor as part of their flagship replacement project for HMP Barlinnie. The procurement activity began in October 2021, with the latest significant milestone being the awarding of a construction stage contract in January 2025. A future notice date for further communication is expected on 18th July 2025. This tender is governed by the legal basis of Directive 2014/24/EU, ensuring adherence to the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in technical advisory services within the construction and safety sectors. Companies possessing experience in compliance monitoring, quality assurance, and technical design oversight will find this project well aligned with their expertise. The role requires close collaboration with construction teams, offering an opportunity for businesses to expand their portfolio in overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects. The emphasis on ensuring quality compliance throughout the construction process highlights the prospect for businesses with strong track records in maintaining stringent quality and technical standards. Opportunities extend beyond the primary site in Glasgow, as the successful firm may also engage in scheduled visits to other UK locations, augmenting their service reach and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02289 Multi-Discipline Technical Advisor Services for HMP Glasgow

Notice Description

The delivery of HMP Glasgow as a replacement for HMP Barlinnie is a flagship project for the Scottish Prison Service. The site of the new prison, located in the Provanmill area of Glasgow, was acquired in late 2020 and procurement activity commenced in October 2021. Following a two-stage process, Kier Construction Limited were awarded a contract to provide pre-construction services in August 2022 to develop a design for the facility to RIBA Stage 4 and were awarded the contract for the construction stage in January 2025. The project has moved into RIBA Stage 5and works are progressing on and off-site to facilitate the development. With the Design Team being directly appointed by the Contractor, and there being no retained services, the Client requires a suitably skilled and experienced multi-disciplinary team to work alongside them as a Technical Advisor, offering professional technical advice to the Client Team, monitoring the technical design for compliance with the Contract, carrying out technical reviews of all design documentation provided by the Contractor, and in conjunction with the appointed Clerk of Works team (with whom they will form the Quality Assurance Team), ensuring quality. This includes participating in the review of all construction stage design documentation provided by the Contractor delivering a m. The Supplier will be responsible for ensuring the detailed inspection of the Works in progress and to ensure that the Works comply with, and are executed in accordance with, the works scope and contract drawings. The Supplier will required to ensure that the specified standard of workmanship is maintained, that the building specifications including building fabric, services, systems, plant and materials used are of the specified quality and functionality and that the work and construction throughout complies with the Scope and the other requirements of the Contract and that all essential facts relating to the work are properly recorded. The Supplier shall be present on site at the intimated time frequency during works contract through to three months after handover, with an intermittent site presence thereafter to check for defect issues up to the issue of the Notice of Completion of Making Good and for oversight of seasonal commissioning. Suitable delegation may be required including when attending scheduled visits to locations outside the working areas or to locations elsewhere in the UK for the purposes of providing the Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802329
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533041
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering 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
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 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 PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Chris Johnston
Contact Email
chris.johnston@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303779

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533041
    SPS-02289 Multi-Discipline Technical Advisor Services for HMP Glasgow - The delivery of HMP Glasgow as a replacement for HMP Barlinnie is a flagship project for the Scottish Prison Service. The site of the new prison, located in the Provanmill area of Glasgow, was acquired in late 2020 and procurement activity commenced in October 2021. Following a two-stage process, Kier Construction Limited were awarded a contract to provide pre-construction services in August 2022 to develop a design for the facility to RIBA Stage 4 and were awarded the contract for the construction stage in January 2025. The project has moved into RIBA Stage 5and works are progressing on and off-site to facilitate the development. With the Design Team being directly appointed by the Contractor, and there being no retained services, the Client requires a suitably skilled and experienced multi-disciplinary team to work alongside them as a Technical Advisor, offering professional technical advice to the Client Team, monitoring the technical design for compliance with the Contract, carrying out technical reviews of all design documentation provided by the Contractor, and in conjunction with the appointed Clerk of Works team (with whom they will form the Quality Assurance Team), ensuring quality. This includes participating in the review of all construction stage design documentation provided by the Contractor delivering a m. The Supplier will be responsible for ensuring the detailed inspection of the Works in progress and to ensure that the Works comply with, and are executed in accordance with, the works scope and contract drawings. The Supplier will required to ensure that the specified standard of workmanship is maintained, that the building specifications including building fabric, services, systems, plant and materials used are of the specified quality and functionality and that the work and construction throughout complies with the Scope and the other requirements of the Contract and that all essential facts relating to the work are properly recorded. The Supplier shall be present on site at the intimated time frequency during works contract through to three months after handover, with an intermittent site presence thereafter to check for defect issues up to the issue of the Notice of Completion of Making Good and for oversight of seasonal commissioning. Suitable delegation may be required including when attending scheduled visits to locations outside the working areas or to locations elsewhere in the UK for the purposes of providing the Service.

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