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SPS-10984 Replacement of Generator No 1 at HMP Barlinnie

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), based in Edinburgh, has announced a planned procurement process to replace a faulty standby generator at HMP Barlinnie in the UKM region. The procurement falls under the category of 'Public Order and Safety' and is specifically related to works. The tender, identified as SPS-10984, currently in the planning stage, anticipates publishing a Contract Notice followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) on 21st May 2026. Interested parties should prepare to compete upon publication, aiming to provide a generator with increased capacity without removing the existing one.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in generator manufacturing and installation, particularly those with expertise in high-capacity generator supply. The contracting process, overseen by the SPS, invites businesses to showcase their ability to fulfil large-scale equipment replacement projects within the public sector. Companies with proven capabilities in reliable power solutions and experience catering to institutional requirements in the UK will find this opportunity aligned with their growth ambitions. This procurement process benefits businesses with a focus on infrastructure renewal and public safety enhancements.

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Notice Title

SPS-10984 Replacement of Generator No 1 at HMP Barlinnie

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) are looking for a supplier to replace an existing faulty standby generator with a new generator of increased capacity. The existing generator will remain on site and will not require removal or off-site disposal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830544
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554744
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 20263 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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