Planning

NP856 Fire and Security Services and Equipment

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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

The Common Services Agency, commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a procurement process to establish a national Framework Agreement for fire and security services and equipment. This initiative, named NP856, aims to provide comprehensive support for all NHS Scotland Health Boards and associated organisations across diverse environments like hospitals, community facilities, laboratories, and office buildings. Categorised under the health industry, the procurement will utilise a tender method, with the process currently at the planning stage. Key dates include a deadline for engagement responses by 1st April 2026, and a future notice date set for 1st June 2026. The framework, valued at £32 million, will cover services including fire detection and alarm systems, security equipment such as CCTV and access control, and their associated maintenance in the UK region.

This tender presents substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in fire and security systems. Companies with expertise in supplying and installing fire safety systems, CCTV, intruder alarms, and remote monitoring equipment will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Given the scope covering preventative maintenance and reactive works, firms proficient in ongoing service support would be well-placed to leverage the framework. Suppliers are encouraged to be part of the market engagement to share their insights on innovations and capabilities, which will inform the final framework structure. Participation in the forthcoming supplier engagement questionnaire and briefing session could position businesses strategically to shape and compete in this national framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP856 Fire and Security Services and Equipment

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) on behalf of all NHS Scotland Health Boards intends to establish a national Framework Agreement for the supply, installation, maintenance, and support of fire and security systems and associated equipment.

Lot Information

Lots to be defined at ITT stage

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), intends to undertake a tendering exercise to establish a national Framework Agreement for the provision of Fire and Security Services and Equipment. The Framework will support all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and associated organisations, covering a wide range of estates environments including acute hospitals, community facilities, laboratories, and office buildings. The scope is expected to include (but is not limited to): Fire Safety Systems & Equipment Fire detection and alarm systems Fire extinguishers (supply and servicing) Fire suppression systems Fire safety signage Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works Security Systems & Equipment CCTV systems Access control systems Intruder alarm systems Perimeter detection Remote monitoring Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works The Framework is expected to be divided into lots, which may include system type and/or geographical region. The final structure will be informed by market engagement. NSS wishes to engage with suppliers to gather views on the proposed scope, lotting, market capacity and innovation within the sector. A supplier engagement questionnaire and optional supplier briefing session will be organised. Full details will be communicated following publication of this PIN. This notice is for market engagement only. It is not a call for competition.

Lots to be defined at ITT stage

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), intends to undertake a tendering exercise to establish a national Framework Agreement for the provision of Fire and Security Services and Equipment. The Framework will support all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and associated organisations, covering a wide range of estates environments including acute hospitals, community facilities, laboratories, and office buildings. The scope is expected to include (but is not limited to): Fire Safety Systems & Equipment Fire detection and alarm systems Fire extinguishers (supply and servicing) Fire suppression systems Fire safety signage Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works Security Systems & Equipment CCTV systems Access control systems Intruder alarm systems Perimeter detection Remote monitoring Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works The Framework is expected to be divided into lots, which may include system type and/or geographical region. The final structure will be informed by market engagement. NSS wishes to engage with suppliers to gather views on the proposed scope, lotting, market capacity and innovation within the sector. A supplier engagement questionnaire and optional supplier briefing session will be organised. Full details will be communicated following publication of this PIN. This notice is for market engagement only. It is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816602
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550368
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20263 months to go
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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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 South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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