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title: "SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813935"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813935

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), located in Edinburgh, has successfully concluded a procurement process for constructing new outdoor exercise yards at HMP & YOI Polmont. This construction project involved removing an existing sports pitch and setting up two new exercise areas with prison-grade fencing, tarmacadam surfaces, groundworks, lighting, and security CCTV provisions. The procurement process was initiated through a traditional contract approach and involved an open procedure. The award for this works category tender, titled "SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards," was made on 12th March 2026, and the project was valued at GBP 430,000. Initial planning commenced in October 2025, followed by the tender stage in December 2025, with the submission deadline set for the end of January 2026. The contract award was subsequently announced in March 2026.

This procurement opportunity offered substantial growth prospects, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bottom Groundworks, the awarded contractor based in Paisley. Businesses specialising in construction, groundworks, or security installations can find similar opportunities for expanded market presence, given the project's requirements for extensive site development and security measures. Qualifying contractors would benefit from having proficiency in infrastructure development and a strong focus on public safety standards, aligning with the SPS's objective of enhancing facilities for better inmate management and welfare. As such projects demand adherence to stringent safety and procurement standards, businesses equipped with robust operational capabilities and compliance experience will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders that may arise.

## Notice

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) require a principal contractor to deliver a construction project within HMP & YOI Polmont. The establishment is looking to create two (2) new additional outdoor exercise areas to support and facilitate the prison regime. This will include removal of an existing sports pitch area and construction of two (2) new exercise areas, with 5.2m prison-grade perimeter and segregation fencing, new tarmacadam surface, associated groundworks with lighting and security CCTV provision. This is a traditional approach contract opportunity with a completed stage 4 design and pricing schedule for interested bidders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS has commenced this procurement process 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.. A contract has now been awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552010 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £430,000 |

## 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 | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOTTOM GROUNDWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552010
- 16 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545695
- 29 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542288

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542288
  SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) require a principal contractor to deliver a construction project within HMP & YOI Polmont. The establishment is looking to create two (2) new additional outdoor exercise areas to support and facilitate the prison regime. This will include removal of an existing sports pitch area and construction of two (2) new exercise areas, with 5.2m prison-grade perimeter and segregation fencing, new tarmacadam surface, associated groundworks with lighting and security CCTV provision. This is a traditional approach contract opportunity with a completed stage 4 design and pricing schedule for interested bidders.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545695
  SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) require a principal contractor to deliver a construction project within HMP & YOI Polmont. The establishment is looking to create two (2) new additional outdoor exercise areas to support and facilitate the prison regime. This will include removal of an existing sports pitch area and construction of two (2) new exercise areas, with 5.2m prison-grade perimeter and segregation fencing, new tarmacadam surface, associated groundworks with lighting and security CCTV provision. This is a traditional approach contract opportunity with a completed stage 4 design and pricing schedule for interested bidders.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552010
  SPS-10968 HMP & YOI Polmont Exercise Yards - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) require a principal contractor to deliver a construction project within HMP & YOI Polmont. The establishment is looking to create two (2) new additional outdoor exercise areas to support and facilitate the prison regime. This will include removal of an existing sports pitch area and construction of two (2) new exercise areas, with 5.2m prison-grade perimeter and segregation fencing, new tarmacadam surface, associated groundworks with lighting and security CCTV provision. This is a traditional approach contract opportunity with a completed stage 4 design and pricing schedule for interested bidders.

## Notice URLs

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813935
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1765820676859.13203-2

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