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title: "SPS-01998 The Provision of Supply & Maintenance of Fall Arrest Cushion Bags"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000741477"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2023-08-15"
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# SPS-01998 The Provision of Supply & Maintenance of Fall Arrest Cushion Bags

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000741477

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "SPS-01998 The Provision of Supply & Maintenance of Fall Arrest Cushion Bags" within the public order and safety industry category. The buying organisation, located in Edinburgh, UK, initiated a tender and awarded the contract to BCB International Ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 32,698.46, was signed on 4th August 2023. This tender opportunity has now progressed to the award stage, creating business growth potential for suppliers of fall arrest bags.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in goods related to public safety equipment. The procurement method used was an open procedure, inviting competitive bids from relevant suppliers. Businesses capable of providing and maintaining fall arrest cushion bags manufactured to specific safety standards, such as DIN 14151 T1 & 3, would be well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded following evaluation of tender responses, with the intention of delivering these vital safety items across the Scottish Prison Service estate.

## Notice

The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide and maintain Fall Arrest Bags for the SPS estate. SPS currently has 8 bags in operation that require on- going maintenance. These are located at: -SPS Central Stores -HMP Barlinnie -HMP Glenochil -HMP&YOI Grampian -HMP Edinburgh -HMP Inverness -HMP&YOI Polmont. The SPS requires Goods that have been manufactured to DIN 14151 T1 & 3 inclusive of drop test and impact deceleration testing or to a comparable recognised standard.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be published by SPS and will be made available to invited bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the RFQ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485977 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 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 | £32,698 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BCB INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485977

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485977
  SPS-01998 The Provision of Supply & Maintenance of Fall Arrest Cushion Bags - The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide and maintain Fall Arrest Bags for the SPS estate. SPS currently has 8 bags in operation that require on- going maintenance. These are located at: -SPS Central Stores -HMP Barlinnie -HMP Glenochil -HMP&YOI Grampian -HMP Edinburgh -HMP Inverness -HMP&YOI Polmont. The SPS requires Goods that have been manufactured to DIN 14151 T1 & 3 inclusive of drop test and impact deceleration testing or to a comparable recognised standard.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000741477

## Provenance

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