SPS-11012 Football Pitch Replacements at HMP & YOI Polmont

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "SPS-11012 Football Pitch Replacements at HMP & YOI Polmont." The procurement pertains to the "Public order and safety" industry category and involves replacing two 3G artificial grass football pitches to meet the standards for football and multi-sport use, ensuring compliance with BS EN15330-1:2013. The procurement is situated in Edinburgh, with the work taking place at HMP & YOI Polmont in Scotland, designated under the region code UKM. The anticipated publication date for the contract notice and invitation to tender is 10th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artificial turf installation, sports infrastructure development, or similar works projects. Companies with experience in adhering to international standards for sports surfaces, particularly those familiar with BS EN15330-1:2013 compliance, are well-suited to compete. The project offers potential for business growth, especially for contractors capable of delivering high-quality sports facilities and familiar with the tender process in the public sector. Engaging in this procurement process could expand a company's portfolio in government contracts, positioning it as a reliable partner for future public sector projects.

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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 Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.. Full details of SPS requirements will be available on publish of the ITT via PCS-T in due course.

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=JUN558082
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

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
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20262 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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