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SPS-11003 HMP Perth Boiler Upgrade

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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17 Nov 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Title

SPS-11003 HMP Perth Boiler Upgrade

Notice Description

The Main Energy Centre at HMP Perth has 4No 1200kW dual fuel (gas/oil) boilers which provide Medium Temperature Hot Water (MTHW) at 120/90C to all buildings on-site. The MTHW provides heating and hot water to each building via MTHW-LTHW plate heat exchangers. The Works shall include the design, installation, testing and commissioning of replacement dual fuel boilers of equivalent output together with associated burners, pipework, headers, pumps, pressurisation unit, flues, valves, gas and oil safety systems and controls installations. The works shall include the design and installation of a new central 24m high chimney stack/windshield with stainless steel flue liners, to replace the existing.

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.. Site Visit details are available on PCS-T

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813848
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543694
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

42161000 - Hot-water boilers

42162000 - Steam-generating boilers

42164000 - Auxiliary plant for use with boilers

42515000 - District heating boiler

44621200 - Boilers

44621220 - Central-heating boilers

45216113 - Prison building construction work

45232100 - Ancillary works for water pipelines

45232141 - Heating works

45251000 - Construction works for power plants and heating plants

45331110 - Boiler installation work

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
Alan McConnach, Frances McGuire
Contact Email
alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot, frances.mcguire@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

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=OCT542023
    SPS-11003 HMP Perth Boiler Upgrade - The Main Energy Centre at HMP Perth has 4No 1200kW dual fuel (gas/oil) boilers which provide Medium Temperature Hot Water (MTHW) at 120/90C to all buildings on-site. The MTHW provides heating and hot water to each building via MTHW-LTHW plate heat exchangers. The Works shall include the design, installation, testing and commissioning of replacement dual fuel boilers of equivalent output together with associated burners, pipework, headers, pumps, pressurisation unit, flues, valves, gas and oil safety systems and controls installations. The works shall include the design and installation of a new central 24m high chimney stack/windshield with stainless steel flue liners, to replace the existing.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543694
    SPS-11003 HMP Perth Boiler Upgrade - The Main Energy Centre at HMP Perth has 4No 1200kW dual fuel (gas/oil) boilers which provide Medium Temperature Hot Water (MTHW) at 120/90C to all buildings on-site. The MTHW provides heating and hot water to each building via MTHW-LTHW plate heat exchangers. The Works shall include the design, installation, testing and commissioning of replacement dual fuel boilers of equivalent output together with associated burners, pipework, headers, pumps, pressurisation unit, flues, valves, gas and oil safety systems and controls installations. The works shall include the design and installation of a new central 24m high chimney stack/windshield with stainless steel flue liners, to replace the existing.

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