--- title: "SPS-02031 EV Charging Units" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805158" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805158" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805158.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805158.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2025-08-08" --- # SPS-02031 EV Charging Units Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805158 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805158) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805158.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service, located in Edinburgh, is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for a project titled "SPS-02031 EV Charging Units." This initiative is classified under the public order and safety industry, focusing on the maintenance, replacement, management, and installation of electric vehicle charging units. The project is set within the UK region with planned completion stages communicated through a Prior Information Notice. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 30th October 2025, indicating forthcoming announcements related to the procurement process. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the electric vehicle infrastructure and energy management sectors. The project's scope calls for companies skilled in software management and hardware installation, presenting growth potential for those specialising in renewable energy solutions and technology services. Small to medium enterprises with innovative approaches to efficient energy systems or specialised experience in EV charging solutions would find this tender a significant opportunity for expanding their portfolios and participating in government-related projects. ## Notice The SPS plan on commencing a project for EV Charging Units. This project may include: - Maintenance of existing EV Charging Units; - Replacement of existing EV Charging Units; - Management of software for existing EV Charging Units; and - Installation of new EV Charging Units. The SPS have attached a Request for Information document using the additional documents section within this notice to gather further insight and to assist in determining a suitable procurement route for this project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to determine interest within the marketplace for this project. Interested bidders are requested to review and respond to the questions outlined in the Request for Information document for this project. Please refer to the additional documents section, which contains the Request for Information document and associated guidance for completing this. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536664 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 8 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Oct 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 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 - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 65 - Public utilities - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 09310000 - Electricity - 31158000 - Chargers - 31158100 - Battery chargers - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles - 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories - 31681500 - Rechargers - 31682000 - Electricity supplies - 34144900 - Electric vehicles - 45223300 - Parking lot construction work - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 48444100 - Billing system - 50324100 - System maintenance services - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment - 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services - 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software ## Release History - 8 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536664 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536664&idx=1 22nd August 2025 - SPS-02031 RFI and Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536664&idx=2 22nd August 2025 - SPS-02031 RFI and Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536664 SPS-02031 EV Charging Units - The SPS plan on commencing a project for EV Charging Units. This project may include: - Maintenance of existing EV Charging Units; - Replacement of existing EV Charging Units; - Management of software for existing EV Charging Units; and - Installation of new EV Charging Units. The SPS have attached a Request for Information document using the additional documents section within this notice to gather further insight and to assist in determining a suitable procurement route for this project. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805158 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=805158 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000805158. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805158.json.