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SPS-02355 Cabling Audit to Support In-Cell Digital Services

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is preparing to launch a procurement process for a structured cabling audit service to support the rollout of in-cell digital services across its facilities. This initiative aims to ensure the existing cabling infrastructure is safe, standard-compliant, and suitable for new digital service delivery. Located in Edinburgh, the tender process is in the planning stage and is set to publicly announce a Contract Notice on 1st June 2026. This procurement falls under the public order and safety category, involving services classified under CPV codes related to structured cabling and communication installations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication infrastructure and cabling services to expand their market reach within government sectors. Companies with expertise in conducting comprehensive audits and ensuring stringent compliance with safety standards are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, certified installations and audits, particularly those with experience serving public or federal agencies.

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Notice Title

SPS-02355 Cabling Audit to Support In-Cell Digital Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a supplier for the provision of a structured cabling audit service across its estate. The purpose of the project is to undertake a comprehensive audit of the existing cabling infrastructure to support the planned rollout of in-cell digital services. The audit will provide assurance that the current infrastructure is: - Safe and compliant with relevant standards - Suitable to support new digital service delivery within cells - Correctly installed, labelled, documented, and certified.

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-r6ebe6-0000832846
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556529
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

32551000 - Telephone cables and associated equipment

32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission

32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables

32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission

32572000 - Communications cable

32572100 - Communications cable with multiple electrical conductors

32572200 - Communications cable with coaxial conductors

32572300 - Communications cable for special applications

32581100 - Data-transmission cable

32581110 - Data-transmission cable with multiple electrical conductors

32581120 - Data-transmission cable with coaxial conductors

32581130 - Data-transmission cable for special applications

43316000 - Cable-laying machinery

44300000 - Cable, wire and related products

44321000 - Cable

45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

92230000 - Radio and television cable services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556529
    SPS-02355 Cabling Audit to Support In-Cell Digital Services - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a supplier for the provision of a structured cabling audit service across its estate. The purpose of the project is to undertake a comprehensive audit of the existing cabling infrastructure to support the planned rollout of in-cell digital services. The audit will provide assurance that the current infrastructure is: - Safe and compliant with relevant standards - Suitable to support new digital service delivery within cells - Correctly installed, labelled, documented, and certified.

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