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SPS-02318 Maintenance of Fire Dampers (East Area)

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is actively inviting tenders for the ongoing maintenance and reactive service of fire dampers across various establishments within the East Area, including Edinburgh, Shotts, Polmont, and Fauldhouse. This procurement, classified under the 'Public order and safety' category, seeks competitive suppliers skilled in aligning with British Standards and statutory regulations. The process is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. Interested parties must submit their bids by 31 March 2026, and the contract is expected to commence that same day, subject to a thorough evaluation of the proposals.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in facility maintenance, safety compliance services, or HVAC systems. Companies equipped to conduct inspections, testing, certifications, and reactive maintenance under a service contract spanning 720 days will find this project conducive to broadening their portfolio in the public sector. The open procurement method and the nature of the services involved indicate that both regional and national firms with a robust background in safety and compliance can successfully compete, thereby promoting business growth in alignment with public sector standards.

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Notice Title

SPS-02318 Maintenance of Fire Dampers (East Area)

Notice Description

SPS has a number of Fire Dampers installed within various establishments in the East Area that require to be fully operational at all times. SPS requires a Supplier to provide safe and suitable planned maintenance activities, inspection, test, certification and reactive maintenance services in line with British Standards, statutory regulations, manufacturer's instructions and the operational requirements of the Establishments.

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, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 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 RFQ.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825967
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551410
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
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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
TLM Scotland

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=MAR551242
    SPS-02318 Maintenance of Fire Dampers (East Area) - SPS has a number of Fire Dampers installed within various establishments in the East Area that require to be fully operational at all times. SPS requires a Supplier to provide safe and suitable planned maintenance activities, inspection, test, certification and reactive maintenance services in line with British Standards, statutory regulations, manufacturer's instructions and the operational requirements of the Establishments.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551410
    SPS-02318 Maintenance of Fire Dampers (East Area) - SPS has a number of Fire Dampers installed within various establishments in the East Area that require to be fully operational at all times. SPS requires a Supplier to provide safe and suitable planned maintenance activities, inspection, test, certification and reactive maintenance services in line with British Standards, statutory regulations, manufacturer's instructions and the operational requirements of the Establishments.

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