Planning

Design and Construction of Police Custody Hub

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Police Authority has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) as part of the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at the design and construction of a police custody hub. The procurement process is under the category of public order and safety within the industry classification for construction works. The project will cover locations across multiple Police Scotland sites, primarily within the UKM region. Business stakeholders should note the deadline for submitting information requests by 12 noon on 13 February 2026, with a follow-up notice anticipated around 25 January 2027.

This tender represents significant growth potential for construction firms, architectural services, and project management consultants specialising in public infrastructure projects. Companies with experience in civil engineering, site development, or safety-compliant facility design for public authorities are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. By engaging early in the dialogue through this PIN, businesses can align their capabilities to meet the strategic requirements of the Scottish Police Authority and influence the future tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Construction of Police Custody Hub

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the design and construction of a police custody centre for Scottish Police Authority (SPA).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the design and construction of a police custody centre for Scottish Police Authority (SPA).. Further information is contained within the PIN.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821731
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548195
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45216100 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services

45216110 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order

71220000 - Architectural design services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 202712 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
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Craig Richardson
Contact Email
craig.richardson@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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