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DSF-Overhaul/Refresh of Scottish Government Fire Safety Guides

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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24 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking an external service provider to undertake the DSF-Overhaul/Refresh of its Fire Safety Guides. Located in Glasgow, the procurement falls under the general public services industry category. The current stage of the process is 'tender' with key dates spanning from the tender period ending on 5th June 2026, which is also the start date for the award period. Using an open procurement method, this contract represents an opportunity for businesses adept in the overhaul of guidance documents, specifically those related to fire safety, to contribute their expertise to a significant refresh initiative.

This tender offers substantial prospects for growth for companies skilled in fire safety guidance creation and improvement. The open procedure allows a wide array of service providers to compete, with electronic submission required. Businesses proficient in creating sector-specific guidance tailored to various building types, and capable of integrating updated building standards and inquiry findings, will find this contract particularly advantageous. Organisations experienced in ensuring robust supply chain management and possessing environmental management measures will align well with the Scottish Government's criteria, enhancing their chances in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

DSF-Overhaul/Refresh of Scottish Government Fire Safety Guides

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of DSF-Overhaul/Refresh of Scottish Government Fire Safety Guides.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to carry out an overhaul of the current suite of fire safety guidance documents (listed below) in Scotland. This requirement stems from feedback from various internal and external Fire Safety stakeholders on current guidance. This feedback highlighted that the current fire safety guides are out of date in some places, require additional sector-specific guidance, are not always workable for both dutyholders (who may not be experts but are using them to complete fire risk assessments) and also assessors and other experts who do use these guides. It also follows changes to the Building Standards Technical Handbooks, follows on from the Cameron House Fatal Accident Inquiry findings and also the Scottish Government's Grenfell phase two report response. As a result, an overhaul/refresh of the Scottish Government's guides by external experts is required. This guidance is required to be sector specific, tailoring to different building types where identified and appropriate.

Options: the Purchaser may extend for a one six-month period

Renewal: the Purchaser may extend for a one six-month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830359
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554612
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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