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title: "SPS-02031 Design & Technical Services Framework Agreement"
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# SPS-02031 Design & Technical Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035f1a

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has concluded the procurement process for the "SPS-02031 Design & Technical Services Framework Agreement" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on architectural design services. The procurement was initiated with the aim of awarding a multi-supplier framework agreement to provide a wide range of design and engineering services for diverse construction projects across Scotland (region UKM). The tender process, implemented through the restricted procedure, has awarded active contracts to Baker Hicks Limited and NORR Consultants Limited. Key dates include contract signings on the 21st November 2023 and 12th December 2023. The award notices were finalized on 27th December 2024.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and surveying services to contribute to the development and maintenance of SPS facilities. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive services across these professional disciplines stand to benefit from steady project engagements and collaboration with a prominent national agency. The procurement process, adhering to the restricted procedure, ensures that only those suppliers meeting stringent eligibility and technical criteria are selected, ensuring high standards and competitive opportunities for well-qualified companies. This framework facilitates long-term business growth and stability for the selected suppliers through continued involvement in varied and complex projects.

## Notice

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to provide provide specialist services to assist the SPS Estates and Technical Services Team deliver a wide range, type and complexity of construction projects. The supplier is required to provide services covering a wide range of professional and engineering disciplines and other development and property / facility related issues. The primary services SPS require are as follows; - Architectural; - CDM; - Civil & Structural Engineering; - Mechanical & Electrical Services; and - Surveying.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a multi supplier Framework Agreement (maximum two (2) suppliers). The procurement will follow the Restricted Procedure. This Contract Notice includes a Single Procurement Document (SPD) which is available to bidders via the Public Contracts Scotland Tender portal (PCS-T), an e-Tendering System which can be accessed via the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) website. Bidders will also receive SPS's supporting guidance document via PCS-T. Tender responses will then be evaluated by SPS. Following the evaluation of the SPD, shortlisted bidders will be provided with an Invitation to Tender (ITT). The ITT will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders via the Public Contract Scotland Tender (PCS-T) portal. Bidders are required to complete the Online Qualification and Technical SPD (Scotland) Questionnaire on PCS-T. Additional information: Bidders may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041569-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £430,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BAKER HICKS; NORR CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2024 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041569-2024
- 16 Aug 2022 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022671-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000693276
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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