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SPS-02312 Maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (East Area)

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Prison Service, involves the maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) systems across several sites including HMP Edinburgh, HMP Shotts, and others within the East Area. This service contract, titled "SPS-02312 Maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (East Area)," was awarded on 27th January 2026 and is in the award stage with the contract being actively managed. The procurement, conducted using an open procedure, caters to the services category within the public order and safety industry. The contract was awarded to Emtec Energy, with a contract value of £49,522.53. Notable points include the planned maintenance, inspection, testing, and reactive services that need to adhere to British Standards and statutory regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in photovoltaic systems and maintenance services. Large-scale businesses, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy solutions and compliance with industry standards, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and presence within public sector infrastructure. The open procurement method allows for transparent competition, promising fair opportunities for qualified businesses to participate and secure public contracts, allowing for potential growth and longer-term partnership opportunities with government entities such as the Scottish Prison Service.

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Notice Title

SPS-02312 Maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (East Area)

Notice Description

The SPS has a range of PV (Photovoltaic) systems installed on building roofs and in fields that it requires to be fully operational at all times. The Contract shall support this requirement by providing safe and suitable planned maintenance activities, inspection, test, certification and reactive maintenance services in line with SFG20, British Standards, statutory regulations, manufacturer's instructions and the operational requirements of each Establishment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract shall provide planned maintenance, inspection, and repairs services for PV (Photovoltaic) systems installed at 5 SPS sites.

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814342
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548249
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,522 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks 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
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
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMTEC ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542360
    SPS-02312 Maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (East Area) - The SPS has a range of PV (Photovoltaic) systems installed on building roofs and in fields that it requires to be fully operational at all times. The Contract shall support this requirement by providing safe and suitable planned maintenance activities, inspection, test, certification and reactive maintenance services in line with SFG20, British Standards, statutory regulations, manufacturer's instructions and the operational requirements of each Establishment.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548249
    SPS-02312 Maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (East Area) - The SPS has a range of PV (Photovoltaic) systems installed on building roofs and in fields that it requires to be fully operational at all times. The Contract shall support this requirement by providing safe and suitable planned maintenance activities, inspection, test, certification and reactive maintenance services in line with SFG20, British Standards, statutory regulations, manufacturer's instructions and the operational requirements of each Establishment.

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