--- title: "NP856 Fire and Security Services and Equipment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816602" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816602" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816602.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816602.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2026-02-25" --- # NP856 Fire and Security Services and Equipment Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816602 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816602) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816602.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a procurement process to establish a national Framework Agreement for fire and security services and equipment. This initiative, named NP856, aims to provide comprehensive support for all NHS Scotland Health Boards and associated organisations across diverse environments like hospitals, community facilities, laboratories, and office buildings. Categorised under the health industry, the procurement will utilise a tender method, with the process currently at the planning stage. Key dates include a deadline for engagement responses by 1st April 2026, and a future notice date set for 1st June 2026. The framework, valued at £32 million, will cover services including fire detection and alarm systems, security equipment such as CCTV and access control, and their associated maintenance in the UK region. This tender presents substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in fire and security systems. Companies with expertise in supplying and installing fire safety systems, CCTV, intruder alarms, and remote monitoring equipment will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Given the scope covering preventative maintenance and reactive works, firms proficient in ongoing service support would be well-placed to leverage the framework. Suppliers are encouraged to be part of the market engagement to share their insights on innovations and capabilities, which will inform the final framework structure. Participation in the forthcoming supplier engagement questionnaire and briefing session could position businesses strategically to shape and compete in this national framework. ## Notice NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) on behalf of all NHS Scotland Health Boards intends to establish a national Framework Agreement for the supply, installation, maintenance, and support of fire and security systems and associated equipment. ### Lot Information Lots to be defined at ITT stage NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), intends to undertake a tendering exercise to establish a national Framework Agreement for the provision of Fire and Security Services and Equipment. The Framework will support all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and associated organisations, covering a wide range of estates environments including acute hospitals, community facilities, laboratories, and office buildings. The scope is expected to include (but is not limited to): Fire Safety Systems & Equipment Fire detection and alarm systems Fire extinguishers (supply and servicing) Fire suppression systems Fire safety signage Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works Security Systems & Equipment CCTV systems Access control systems Intruder alarm systems Perimeter detection Remote monitoring Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works The Framework is expected to be divided into lots, which may include system type and/or geographical region. The final structure will be informed by market engagement. NSS wishes to engage with suppliers to gather views on the proposed scope, lotting, market capacity and innovation within the sector. A supplier engagement questionnaire and optional supplier briefing session will be organised. Full details will be communicated following publication of this PIN. This notice is for market engagement only. It is not a call for competition. Lots to be defined at ITT stage NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), intends to undertake a tendering exercise to establish a national Framework Agreement for the provision of Fire and Security Services and Equipment. The Framework will support all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and associated organisations, covering a wide range of estates environments including acute hospitals, community facilities, laboratories, and office buildings. The scope is expected to include (but is not limited to): Fire Safety Systems & Equipment Fire detection and alarm systems Fire extinguishers (supply and servicing) Fire suppression systems Fire safety signage Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works Security Systems & Equipment CCTV systems Access control systems Intruder alarm systems Perimeter detection Remote monitoring Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works The Framework is expected to be divided into lots, which may include system type and/or geographical region. The final structure will be informed by market engagement. NSS wishes to engage with suppliers to gather views on the proposed scope, lotting, market capacity and innovation within the sector. A supplier engagement questionnaire and optional supplier briefing session will be organised. Full details will be communicated following publication of this PIN. This notice is for market engagement only. It is not a call for competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550368 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 25 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,000,000 | | 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 | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | 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 South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment ## Release History - 25 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550368 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550368&idx=1 25th February 2026 - NP856 PIN Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550368 NP856 Fire and Security Services and Equipment - NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) on behalf of all NHS Scotland Health Boards intends to establish a national Framework Agreement for the supply, installation, maintenance, and support of fire and security systems and associated equipment. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=816602 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816602 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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