Planning

SPS-02031 EV Charging Units

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

08 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Prison Service, located in Edinburgh, is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for a project titled "SPS-02031 EV Charging Units." This initiative is classified under the public order and safety industry, focusing on the maintenance, replacement, management, and installation of electric vehicle charging units. The project is set within the UK region with planned completion stages communicated through a Prior Information Notice. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 30th October 2025, indicating forthcoming announcements related to the procurement process.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the electric vehicle infrastructure and energy management sectors. The project's scope calls for companies skilled in software management and hardware installation, presenting growth potential for those specialising in renewable energy solutions and technology services. Small to medium enterprises with innovative approaches to efficient energy systems or specialised experience in EV charging solutions would find this tender a significant opportunity for expanding their portfolios and participating in government-related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02031 EV Charging Units

Notice Description

The SPS plan on commencing a project for EV Charging Units. This project may include: - Maintenance of existing EV Charging Units; - Replacement of existing EV Charging Units; - Management of software for existing EV Charging Units; and - Installation of new EV Charging Units. The SPS have attached a Request for Information document using the additional documents section within this notice to gather further insight and to assist in determining a suitable procurement route for this project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to determine interest within the marketplace for this project. Interested bidders are requested to review and respond to the questions outlined in the Request for Information document for this project. Please refer to the additional documents section, which contains the Request for Information document and associated guidance for completing this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805158
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536664
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

65 - Public utilities

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09310000 - Electricity

31158000 - Chargers

31158100 - Battery chargers

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681500 - Rechargers

31682000 - Electricity supplies

34144900 - Electric vehicles

45223300 - Parking lot construction work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

48444100 - Billing system

50324100 - System maintenance services

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 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
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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

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