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SPS-02343 Maintenance of Walk-Through Metal Detectors

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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01 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service, located in Edinburgh, is the buying organisation behind the public procurement process titled "SPS-02343 Maintenance of Walk-Through Metal Detectors". This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to public order and safety, indicating a focus on maintenance services within prisons. The process has reached the Award stage as of 1st May 2026, with a contract valued at £40,040, awarded to Scan-X Security Ltd. This procurement utilised a limited procedure method, justified by the contract value being below the regulated threshold of £50,000, and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition.

For businesses interested in expanding their footprint in the security services sector, particularly those providing maintenance solutions for security equipment, this tender provides a strategic opportunity. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like the awarded supplier, Scan-X Security Ltd, suggesting that similar businesses with expertise in security equipment maintenance may find open tenders in this category a viable avenue for growth. The focus on a specialised niche ensures that technically adept companies in the security and safety domain are well-positioned to compete effectively for such contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02343 Maintenance of Walk-Through Metal Detectors

Notice Description

Maintenance of Walk Through Metal Detectors for SPS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance of walk through metal detectors across SPS

Procurement Information

Contract value is below regulated threshold of 50000 pounds

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830953
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555063
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 weeks 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCAN-X SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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