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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently undertaking an open tender process for the project titled "SPS-11012 Football Pitch Replacements at HMP & YOI Polmont". This tender is in the "works" industry category, focusing on the replacement of two 3G artificial grass football pitches suitable for multi-sport use, compliant with BS EN15330-1:2013 standards. Located at HMP & YOI Polmont, this project is in the tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 5th August 2026 at 14:00 BST, and the award process starting on 6th August 2026. The SPS, headquartered in Edinburgh, serves as the buyer and has made competition notifications available through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in sports infrastructure, particularly those proficient in installing synthetic sports surfaces. Companies with experience in delivering high-standard artificial pitches and compliance with safety and sports regulations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This project not only offers potential direct employment and partnership opportunities but also enhances portfolio visibility through association with a national agency like the SPS. The open procedure method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, beneficial for suppliers ready to demonstrate quality and compliance.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SPS-11012 Football Pitch Replacements at HMP & YOI Polmont

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a contractor to replace two (2) 3G artificial grass football pitches at HMP & YOI Polmont. The new pitches shall provide a suitable surface for football and multi-sport use, ensuring compliance to BS EN15330-1:2013.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract. Following this Prior Information Notice (PIN) a Contract Notice and Request for Quotation (RFQ) has been published by SPS on Public Contract Scotland Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the RFQ.. Full details of SPS requirements are now available Public Contracts Scotland-Tenders (PCS-T).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834381
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559762
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45236119 - Repair work on sports fields

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 2026Expired
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 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
Postcode Area
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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