Planning

SPS-01873 Insurance Inspections for the Scottish Prison Service

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Prison Service is initiating a procurement process focused on the insurance inspections required under several regulatory frameworks such as the Pressure Equipment Regulations and Lifting Operations Regulations. This planned contract, titled "SPS-01873 Insurance Inspections for the Scottish Prison Service," falls under the services industry category and is primarily targeted at locations in Scotland, encompassing 19 sites including prison establishments and administrative headquarters. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 6th October 2025, and the contract is intended to last for three years with an optional three-year extension.

Businesses specialising in statutory equipment inspections, particularly those involved in pressure and lifting equipment, will find this tender a significant opportunity to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies that can provide competent inspection engineers as defined by legislation or approved codes of practice are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope for businesses includes ensuring compliance with safety regulations at various Scottish Prison Service locations, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to establish or grow their presence in the UK services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-01873 Insurance Inspections for the Scottish Prison Service

Notice Description

This Contract is for statutory Insurance inspections under the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999 (PER), the Pressure Safety Systems Regulations 2000 (PSSR), pressure equipment (safety) regulations 2016, simple pressure (safety) regulations 2016, the Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) as well as any requirements under the control of substances hazardous to health 2002 (COSH 2002) as required under any current legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has a wide range of Lifting Equipment, Pressure systems and Plant that are included within the scope of this Contract. This Contract will provide Statutory Inspections by a Competent person, or "Inspection Engineer" as defined in relevant legislation or approved code of practice pertaining to relevant plant, equipment, accessories etc. at each establishment. Inspections will be carried out at 19 sites: 14 Prison Establishments, 2 CCU's (Bella & Lillias) the SPS College (SPSC), a combined central store and training facility (Fauldhouse) and the administrative headquarters (One Lochside). Contract term 3 years with optional 3 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810380
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539326
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 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
Alan McConnach
Contact Email
alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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=SEP539326
    SPS-01873 Insurance Inspections for the Scottish Prison Service - This Contract is for statutory Insurance inspections under the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999 (PER), the Pressure Safety Systems Regulations 2000 (PSSR), pressure equipment (safety) regulations 2016, simple pressure (safety) regulations 2016, the Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) as well as any requirements under the control of substances hazardous to health 2002 (COSH 2002) as required under any current legislation.

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