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PROC 25-3188 Tulliallan Cold Water Mains & Fire Hydrant Upgrade Works

Scottish Police Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority procured works to replace the complete external mains cold-water distribution network at Tulliallan Police College in Kincardine, Fife. The project covers domestic water supply and fire hydrants, addressing ageing infrastructure and recurring bursts that have been costly to repair and disruptive to the college’s daily operations. It also includes laying and installing ducting for fibre-optic cables. This is a construction and civil engineering requirement, classified under CPV 45232151 for fire-main construction work, with related water-supply and pipeline classifications. The work takes place on an operational police college site, so delivery requires careful management around ongoing operations. The Scottish Police Authority is the buyer and acts as a central purchasing body.

This completed procurement used a single lot and an open procedure. The tender submission deadline and electronic bid opening were 29 May 2026 at 12:00. Four electronic bids were received, including three from SMEs. McFadden Civils Limited was awarded the contract, which is active and was signed on 13 July 2026. The contract value is £989,731 GBP, with a contract period of 180 days. Evaluation required evidence of financial standing, suitability and technical capability. Tenderers needed relevant trade-register registration, specified insurance cover, and evidence of two similar works contracts from the previous five years involving water-mains replacement and duct laying. Staff names and qualifications were also required, and variants were not allowed.

This requirement indicates demand for contractors able to deliver coordinated water-infrastructure and civil-engineering works in a live public-sector environment. A credible competitor would need demonstrable experience replacing water mains and installing service ducts, with the capacity to manage domestic supply and fire-hydrant infrastructure safely and with limited disruption. Evidence of two comparable completed projects would be important, alongside robust project supervision and suitably qualified staff. Financial resilience is significant: suppliers need to support substantial employers’ and public and products liability insurance, professional indemnity cover, contractors-all-risks protection and motor insurance. Buyers would also look for sound credit standing, quality-management arrangements, health-and-safety controls, relevant trade registration and clear subcontractor arrangements. ISO 9001 or equivalent quality certification and recognised construction safety accreditation could strengthen a future response.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROC 25-3188 Tulliallan Cold Water Mains & Fire Hydrant Upgrade Works

Notice Description

The existing mains cold water (MCW) distribution network at Tulliallan Police College is no longer fit for purpose due to ageing infrastructure. The network has a long history with ever-increasing frequency of bursts which are costly to repair and unplanned maintenance can be impacting to the daily operations of the site. Works are for the complete replacement of the entire external MCW on the site for both domestic supply and fire hydrants. Works are also to include for the laying and install of ducting for fibre optic cables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replace the mains cold water (MCW) distribution network at Tulliallan Police College Works are for the complete replacement of the entire external MCW on the site for both domestic supply and fire hydrants. Works are also to include the laying and install of ducting for fibre optic cables. This is an operational site. Further details can be found within the Tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830816
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561722
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

44161200 - Water mains

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

65110000 - Water distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£989,731 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Postcode Area
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
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

McFadden Civils Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554968
    PROC 25-3188 Tulliallan Cold Water Mains & Fire Hydrant Upgrade Works - The existing mains cold water (MCW) distribution network at Tulliallan Police College is no longer fit for purpose due to ageing infrastructure. The network has a long history with ever-increasing frequency of bursts which are costly to repair and unplanned maintenance can be impacting to the daily operations of the site. Works are for the complete replacement of the entire external MCW on the site for both domestic supply and fire hydrants. Works are also to include for the laying and install of ducting for fibre optic cables.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561722
    PROC 25-3188 Tulliallan Cold Water Mains & Fire Hydrant Upgrade Works - The existing mains cold water (MCW) distribution network at Tulliallan Police College is no longer fit for purpose due to ageing infrastructure. The network has a long history with ever-increasing frequency of bursts which are costly to repair and unplanned maintenance can be impacting to the daily operations of the site. Works are for the complete replacement of the entire external MCW on the site for both domestic supply and fire hydrants. Works are also to include for the laying and install of ducting for fibre optic cables.

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