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title: "Tayside Mobile Custody Unit"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800058"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# Tayside Mobile Custody Unit

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800058

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, which has released a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the potential procurement of a Tayside Mobile Custody Unit. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, gathering information from the market to explore options. This initiative focuses on the creation of a mobile custody suite in the Tayside region, aimed at enhancing public order and safety. The work falls under the 'works' procurement category, with essential functions including custody cells, a medical room, and virtual court facilities. Key upcoming date is 15th September 2025, when a future notice is anticipated to be issued.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and the provision of bespoke containment and legal compliance solutions. Companies with expertise in design, offsite or onsite construction, and facility installation in complex service environments would be well-suited to pursue this project. The provision and commissioning of a highly adaptable transportable custody unit offer potential growth for businesses capable of tailor-making structures that meet the specific requirements stated by the Scottish Police Authority. Engaging early in the process through the RFI might provide a competitive edge in adapting solutions to the project’s evolving specifications.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the provision of a Mobile Custody Suite, to be situated in the Tayside region. The RFI contains high level information regarding the contract requirements, and a questionnaire. The outline requirement is for: -20 Legally Compliant Custody Cells. Cells and toilets to be antiligature MOJ compliant and of robust construction -Two standard charge bars and one discrete charge bar -Showers for people in custody -Medical Room -Virtual Court Room -Fingerprint and intoximeter room -Solicitor consultation room -Two interview rooms -Refreshment / canteen for staff -Office space -Toilets for staff

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of any future procurement exercise has not yet been fully defined. The information received from this RFI will be used to help gauge market interest, any new entrants to the market and shape the procurement strategy. Requirement Background/Overview of Overall Requirement The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement for Mobile Custody Unit to be supplied and delivered onsite in the Tayside region of Scotland. This request is initially for scoping of the market on availability of solution and timescales. It is expected that we will require the supply of the unit(s) with the option of the ground working and provisions to facilitate it. the unit is to be configurable in nature with the ability to transport in part or whole to other sites when required. Outline Specification -20 Legally Compliant Custody Cells. Cells and toilets to be antiligature MOJ compliant and of robust construction -Two standard charge bars and one discrete charge bar -Showers for people in custody -Medical Room -Virtual Court Room -Fingerprint and intoximeter room -Solicitor consultation room -Two interview rooms -Refreshment / canteen for staff -Office space -Toilets for staff Outline Spec for Area Required and advice on the following: -Site Survey(s) -Ground work investigation(s) -Engineering advice / services -Design -Planning application -Building warrant -Construct (offsite or onsite) and Install -Hook-up to existing utilities at site or alternative provision -Commissioning This is a general overview and may be subject to change prior to the issue of the tender documents. It is anticipated that any resultant procurement exercise would result in the award of a contract to a single Contractor.. Please see attached RFI document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531271 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 44211000 - Prefabricated buildings
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 44211110 - Cabins
- 44211200 - Cubicles
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45223810 - Prefabricated constructions
- 45223820 - Prefabricated units and components
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531271

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY531271&idx=1
  28th May 2025 - Request for Information document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531271
  Tayside Mobile Custody Unit - This Prior Information Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the provision of a Mobile Custody Suite, to be situated in the Tayside region. The RFI contains high level information regarding the contract requirements, and a questionnaire. The outline requirement is for: -20 Legally Compliant Custody Cells. Cells and toilets to be antiligature MOJ compliant and of robust construction -Two standard charge bars and one discrete charge bar -Showers for people in custody -Medical Room -Virtual Court Room -Fingerprint and intoximeter room -Solicitor consultation room -Two interview rooms -Refreshment / canteen for staff -Office space -Toilets for staff

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800058
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=800058

## Provenance

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