--- title: "SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2026-03-11" --- # SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service is actively seeking suppliers to provide a fully managed Clerk of Works service as part of its construction project initiatives across Scotland. This procurement, titled "SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service," falls under the public order and safety category and involves services related to construction, refurbishment, and infrastructure maintenance, including specialist systems design and installation such as CCTV and fire detection systems. The tender process, which is currently in its active stage, utilises an open procedure with electronic submissions accepted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. Bidders must submit responses by 13th April 2026 at 10:00 AM, the designated deadline for tender submissions. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction management and technical systems installation to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies with expertise in building refurbishment, mechanical plant services, and technological upgrades will find this contract particularly lucrative. Given the open procurement method and comprehensive services required, small and medium-sized enterprises with relevant certifications are well-positioned to compete, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with a prominent national agency, the Scottish Prison Service. The contract offers a renewal option extending up to an additional 24 months, further signalling potential avenues for sustained business growth and stability in the industry. ## Notice The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide a fully managed Clerk of Works service for the development of construction projects including new build or refurbishment, specialist systems design and installation (e.g. CCTV installations, fire detection upgrading, etc.) and major maintenance (including services such as mechanical plant replacement). It is also anticipated that minor ad-hoc requirements will be delivered through the Contract. ### 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. Renewal: An extension of up to a further 24 months shall be available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551499 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551499 - 9 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534337 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534337 SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide a fully managed Clerk of Works service for the development of construction projects including new build or refurbishment, specialist systems design and installation (e.g. CCTV installations, fire detection upgrading, etc.) and major maintenance (including services such as mechanical plant replacement). It is also anticipated that minor ad-hoc requirements will be delivered through the Contract. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551499 SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide a fully managed Clerk of Works service for the development of construction projects including new build or refurbishment, specialist systems design and installation (e.g. CCTV installations, fire detection upgrading, etc.) and major maintenance (including services such as mechanical plant replacement). It is also anticipated that minor ad-hoc requirements will be delivered through the Contract. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803945.json.