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title: "Intelligence Platform Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a653"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Intelligence Platform Replacement

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a653

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Intelligence Platform Replacement," aimed at acquiring a new Intelligence Management System (IMS) to replace the existing Scottish Intelligence Database (SID). This procurement falls under the "Electronic Intelligence System" category within the goods sector. The process is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKM region, and is governed by the legal framework of Directive 2014/24/EU. A Prior Information Notice was published on 27th May 2026, with interested suppliers expected to request the Request for Information (RFI) document by the 1st June 2026 and submit their responses by 7th August 2026. The anticipated Invitation to Tender (ITT) is likely to be issued in January 2027, subsequent to supplier engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software, industry-specific software packages, and computer-related professional services. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive software solutions, including installation, testing, migration data, and support services, will find this procurement particularly relevant. The Scottish Police Authority is engaging with suppliers to better understand innovative solutions and cost considerations, which can provide an advantageous platform for businesses offering cutting-edge, sustainable, and adaptable technology solutions. Enterprises that can offer insightful and innovative approaches to intelligence management systems, with a robust support and maintenance framework, will be well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

Police Scotland wishes to engage potential Suppliers to obtain appropriate information in advance of an Invitation to Tender being issued. The supplier engagement will enable us to: - Gain greater clarity on the services and solutions currently available. - Consider best practice and innovation. - Consider potential costs for the solution. - Identify the most effective procurement route. - Establish timescales that would be required for: - ITT process - Solution delivery The initial scope of the anticipated procurement exercise will be to deliver an Intelligence Management System (IMS) which will replace Police Scotland's current Scottish Intelligence Database (SID). The replacement solution will allow for the recording, management, understanding, and development of intelligence and should be modern, stable and future proof. This procurement will include all required software, project management, installation, testing, test reporting, migration data, licensing, support & maintenance, training and any other associated goods or services required to deliver the solution. Further information is contained within a Request for Information document which will be made available to Suppliers on request. The planned timescales for the RFI stage are: - Prior Information Notice published on 27th May 2026 - Suppliers to request RFI document by 1st June 2026 - Suppliers to submit any clarifications by 15th June 2026 - Suppliers to submit RFI responses by 7th August 2026 Suppliers wishing to participate at this stage should request the RFI document via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The forthcoming procurement will include all required software, project management, installation, testing, test reporting, migration data, licensing, support & maintenance, training and any other associated goods or services required to deliver the solution. The current estimated timescale for an ITT being issued is January 2027. This will be confirmed following the supplier engagement stage and assessment of Request for Information responses received from participating suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049690-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G40 4EH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 35721000 - Electronic intelligence system
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 12:37 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049690-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832105
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832105
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

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