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SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), located in Edinburgh, has successfully concluded a procurement process for constructing new outdoor exercise yards at HMP & YOI Polmont. This construction project involved removing an existing sports pitch and setting up two new exercise areas with prison-grade fencing, tarmacadam surfaces, groundworks, lighting, and security CCTV provisions. The procurement process was initiated through a traditional contract approach and involved an open procedure. The award for this works category tender, titled "SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards," was made on 12th March 2026, and the project was valued at GBP 430,000. Initial planning commenced in October 2025, followed by the tender stage in December 2025, with the submission deadline set for the end of January 2026. The contract award was subsequently announced in March 2026.

This procurement opportunity offered substantial growth prospects, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bottom Groundworks, the awarded contractor based in Paisley. Businesses specialising in construction, groundworks, or security installations can find similar opportunities for expanded market presence, given the project's requirements for extensive site development and security measures. Qualifying contractors would benefit from having proficiency in infrastructure development and a strong focus on public safety standards, aligning with the SPS's objective of enhancing facilities for better inmate management and welfare. As such projects demand adherence to stringent safety and procurement standards, businesses equipped with robust operational capabilities and compliance experience will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders that may arise.

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Notice Title

SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) require a principal contractor to deliver a construction project within HMP & YOI Polmont. The establishment is looking to create two (2) new additional outdoor exercise areas to support and facilitate the prison regime. This will include removal of an existing sports pitch area and construction of two (2) new exercise areas, with 5.2m prison-grade perimeter and segregation fencing, new tarmacadam surface, associated groundworks with lighting and security CCTV provision. This is a traditional approach contract opportunity with a completed stage 4 design and pricing schedule for interested bidders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS has commenced this procurement process 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.. A contract has now been awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813935
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552010
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

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BOTTOM GROUNDWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542288
    SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) require a principal contractor to deliver a construction project within HMP & YOI Polmont. The establishment is looking to create two (2) new additional outdoor exercise areas to support and facilitate the prison regime. This will include removal of an existing sports pitch area and construction of two (2) new exercise areas, with 5.2m prison-grade perimeter and segregation fencing, new tarmacadam surface, associated groundworks with lighting and security CCTV provision. This is a traditional approach contract opportunity with a completed stage 4 design and pricing schedule for interested bidders.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545695
    SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) require a principal contractor to deliver a construction project within HMP & YOI Polmont. The establishment is looking to create two (2) new additional outdoor exercise areas to support and facilitate the prison regime. This will include removal of an existing sports pitch area and construction of two (2) new exercise areas, with 5.2m prison-grade perimeter and segregation fencing, new tarmacadam surface, associated groundworks with lighting and security CCTV provision. This is a traditional approach contract opportunity with a completed stage 4 design and pricing schedule for interested bidders.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552010
    SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) require a principal contractor to deliver a construction project within HMP & YOI Polmont. The establishment is looking to create two (2) new additional outdoor exercise areas to support and facilitate the prison regime. This will include removal of an existing sports pitch area and construction of two (2) new exercise areas, with 5.2m prison-grade perimeter and segregation fencing, new tarmacadam surface, associated groundworks with lighting and security CCTV provision. This is a traditional approach contract opportunity with a completed stage 4 design and pricing schedule for interested bidders.

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