Tender

SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is actively seeking suppliers to provide a fully managed Clerk of Works service as part of its construction project initiatives across Scotland. This procurement, titled "SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service," falls under the public order and safety category and involves services related to construction, refurbishment, and infrastructure maintenance, including specialist systems design and installation such as CCTV and fire detection systems. The tender process, which is currently in its active stage, utilises an open procedure with electronic submissions accepted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. Bidders must submit responses by 13th April 2026 at 10:00 AM, the designated deadline for tender submissions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction management and technical systems installation to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies with expertise in building refurbishment, mechanical plant services, and technological upgrades will find this contract particularly lucrative. Given the open procurement method and comprehensive services required, small and medium-sized enterprises with relevant certifications are well-positioned to compete, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with a prominent national agency, the Scottish Prison Service. The contract offers a renewal option extending up to an additional 24 months, further signalling potential avenues for sustained business growth and stability in the industry.

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Notice Title

SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide a fully managed Clerk of Works service for the development of construction projects including new build or refurbishment, specialist systems design and installation (e.g. CCTV installations, fire detection upgrading, etc.) and major maintenance (including services such as mechanical plant replacement). It is also anticipated that minor ad-hoc requirements will be delivered through the Contract.

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.

Renewal: An extension of up to a further 24 months shall be available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551499
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction 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
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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=JUL534337
    SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide a fully managed Clerk of Works service for the development of construction projects including new build or refurbishment, specialist systems design and installation (e.g. CCTV installations, fire detection upgrading, etc.) and major maintenance (including services such as mechanical plant replacement). It is also anticipated that minor ad-hoc requirements will be delivered through the Contract.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551499
    SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide a fully managed Clerk of Works service for the development of construction projects including new build or refurbishment, specialist systems design and installation (e.g. CCTV installations, fire detection upgrading, etc.) and major maintenance (including services such as mechanical plant replacement). It is also anticipated that minor ad-hoc requirements will be delivered through the Contract.

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