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SPS-10988 Heating Pump Replacement at HMP & YOI Polmont

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has successfully completed the procurement process for the replacement of heating pumps at HMP & YOI Polmont. The contract, valued at £77,726.31, was awarded on 6th October 2025 to James Ramsay (Glasgow) Ltd, an SME. This project involved the design, supply, and installation of high-efficiency, electronically controlled pumps connected to the site's building energy management system (BEMS). The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, classified under the works category, with key activities taking place at the Polmont location in the UKM76 region. The tender process, which included key dates such as the end of tender submissions on 5th August 2025 and bid evaluations commencing on the same day, emphasized electronic submission methods. The overall procurement process transitioned from planning in June 2025 to awarding the contract in October 2025.

This contract presents an opportunity for related businesses, particularly those in mechanical and electrical services, to demonstrate their capabilities in managing and executing large-scale energy-efficient projects. Companies skilled in integrating advanced, high-energy-rated systems into existing infrastructure, as well as offering sustainable solutions, would have found this tender within their expertise. SMEs with a focus on public safety infrastructure improvements and technological upgrades in government facilities, similar to James Ramsay (Glasgow) Ltd, are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, which can significantly bolster their portfolios and visibility within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

SPS-10988 Heating Pump Replacement at HMP & YOI Polmont

Notice Description

The SPS require a contractor to provide design, supply and installation of new duty and standby heating DHW system circulating pumps (electronically controlled, high efficiency frequency converter motor driven circulating pumps). Energy rating IE5 and connected to the site wide Trend BEMS. At HMP & YOI Polmont.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced 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) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802514
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540694
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,726 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 30 days
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
Louise Baird, Neil A Houston, Shirley-ann Whyte
Contact Email
louise.baird@prisons.gov.scot, neil.houston@prisons.gov.scot, shirley-ann.whyte@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790, +44 13133303537

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
TLM76 Falkirk

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=JUN533183
    SPS-10988 Heating Pump Replacement at HMP & YOI Polmont - The SPS require a contractor to provide design, supply and installation of new duty and standby heating DHW system circulating pumps (electronically controlled, high efficiency frequency converter motor driven circulating pumps). Energy rating IE5 and connected to the site wide Trend BEMS. At HMP & YOI Polmont.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533499
    SPS-10988 Heating Pump Replacement at HMP & YOI Polmont - The SPS require a contractor to provide design, supply and installation of new duty and standby heating DHW system circulating pumps (electronically controlled, high efficiency frequency converter motor driven circulating pumps). Energy rating IE5 and connected to the site wide Trend BEMS. At HMP & YOI Polmont.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540694
    SPS-10988 Heating Pump Replacement at HMP & YOI Polmont - The SPS require a contractor to provide design, supply and installation of new duty and standby heating DHW system circulating pumps (electronically controlled, high efficiency frequency converter motor driven circulating pumps). Energy rating IE5 and connected to the site wide Trend BEMS. At HMP & YOI Polmont.

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