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title: "SPS-10944 HMP Barlinnie Steam Boilers 3 & 4 Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768946"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2024-10-09"
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# SPS-10944 HMP Barlinnie Steam Boilers 3 & 4 Replacement

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768946

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is overseeing the replacement of Steam Boilers 3 & 4 at HMP Barlinnie, located in Glasgow (UKM82 region). This contract, titled "SPS-10944 HMP Barlinnie Steam Boilers 3 & 4 Replacement," falls under the public order and safety category. The process has recently reached the award stage, with James Ramsay (Glasgow) Ltd selected as the supplier on 1st October 2024. The procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring transparent and competitive tendering. The initial stages began in June 2024, with a tender submission deadline on 22nd July 2024 and an anticipated contract completion by February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in industrial boiler installations, dismantling, and associated engineering services. Given the nature of the work, SMEs with expertise in handling dual fuel (gas/oil) boilers, including all associated plant operations, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of ensuring continuous steam supply during equipment replacement will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The project’s substantial budget of £798,759 highlights a meaningful investment, signalling promising prospects for businesses in the sector.

## Notice

The Purchaser requires Steam Boilers 3 & 4 to be replaced, together with their associated plant and equipment. The project shall include for safe isolation, disconnection, dismantling, removal and disposal off-site of the existing boilers and associated plant and any required modifications to the existing boiler room and associated services. The replacement is to be carried out in a manner in which a continuous supply of steam is maintained to the Establishment at all times, unless agreed in advance with the Employer's PM and the Establishment. The existing boilers are Cochran Wee Chieftain boilers with dual fuel (gas/oil) burners complete with gas boosters. Each boiler has a dedicated free- standing self-supported flue, which is routed through the roof. Associated plant includes hot-well tank/feed water tank, blow down vessel, dosing system and controls.

### 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, an 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515839 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £798,759 |

## 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES RAMSAY (GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 42162000 - Steam-generating boilers
- 44621200 - Boilers
- 45259900 - Plant upgrade work
- 45331110 - Boiler installation work

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515839
- 12 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507357
- 10 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507059

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507059
  SPS-10944 HMP Barlinnie Steam Boilers 3 & 4 Replacement - The Purchaser requires Steam Boilers 3 & 4 to be replaced, together with their associated plant and equipment. The project shall include for safe isolation, disconnection, dismantling, removal and disposal off-site of the existing boilers and associated plant and any required modifications to the existing boiler room and associated services. The replacement is to be carried out in a manner in which a continuous supply of steam is maintained to the Establishment at all times, unless agreed in advance with the Employer's PM and the Establishment. The existing boilers are Cochran Wee Chieftain boilers with dual fuel (gas/oil) burners complete with gas boosters. Each boiler has a dedicated free- standing self-supported flue, which is routed through the roof. Associated plant includes hot-well tank/feed water tank, blow down vessel, dosing system and controls.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507357
  SPS-10944 HMP Barlinnie Steam Boilers 3 & 4 Replacement - The Purchaser requires Steam Boilers 3 & 4 to be replaced, together with their associated plant and equipment. The project shall include for safe isolation, disconnection, dismantling, removal and disposal off-site of the existing boilers and associated plant and any required modifications to the existing boiler room and associated services. The replacement is to be carried out in a manner in which a continuous supply of steam is maintained to the Establishment at all times, unless agreed in advance with the Employer's PM and the Establishment. The existing boilers are Cochran Wee Chieftain boilers with dual fuel (gas/oil) burners complete with gas boosters. Each boiler has a dedicated free- standing self-supported flue, which is routed through the roof. Associated plant includes hot-well tank/feed water tank, blow down vessel, dosing system and controls.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515839
  SPS-10944 HMP Barlinnie Steam Boilers 3 & 4 Replacement - The Purchaser requires Steam Boilers 3 & 4 to be replaced, together with their associated plant and equipment. The project shall include for safe isolation, disconnection, dismantling, removal and disposal off-site of the existing boilers and associated plant and any required modifications to the existing boiler room and associated services. The replacement is to be carried out in a manner in which a continuous supply of steam is maintained to the Establishment at all times, unless agreed in advance with the Employer's PM and the Establishment. The existing boilers are Cochran Wee Chieftain boilers with dual fuel (gas/oil) burners complete with gas boosters. Each boiler has a dedicated free- standing self-supported flue, which is routed through the roof. Associated plant includes hot-well tank/feed water tank, blow down vessel, dosing system and controls.

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- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768946
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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