--- title: "SPS-10984 Replacement of Generator No 1 at HMP Barlinnie" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830544" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830544" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830544.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830544.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2026-06-08" --- # SPS-10984 Replacement of Generator No 1 at HMP Barlinnie Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830544 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830544) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830544.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is soliciting bids for the SPS-10984 project, which involves replacing Generator No 1 at HMP Barlinnie. This procurement falls under the ‘works’ industry category and is located in the UKM region, specifically Edinburgh. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open procedure, allowing for widespread competition. Key dates for interested parties include a tender submission deadline on 10 July 2026 at 17:00, and the award process commencing immediately afterward. The existing generator will remain onsite, avoiding the need for its removal or off-site disposal. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to suppliers specialising in generator installation and electrical infrastructure within the public order and safety sector. Companies experienced in handling complex electrical projects will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Those capable of delivering enhancements in energy efficiency and capacity for institutions like prisons, along with a track record of successful project delivery, are well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. The open procedure ensures that qualified businesses can easily participate, facilitating a competitive yet fair bidding environment. ## Notice The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) are looking for a supplier to replace an existing faulty standby generator with a new generator of increased capacity. The existing generator will remain on site and will not require removal or off-site disposal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The SPS will commence 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) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557496 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 8 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 21 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 4 Dec 2026 | | 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 9HW | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31120000 - Generators - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations ## Release History - 8 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557496 - 28 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554744 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554744 SPS-10984 Replacement of Generator No 1 at HMP Barlinnie - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) are looking for a supplier to replace an existing faulty standby generator with a new generator of increased capacity. The existing generator will remain on site and will not require removal or off-site disposal. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557496 SPS-10984 Replacement of Generator No 1 at HMP Barlinnie - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) are looking for a supplier to replace an existing faulty standby generator with a new generator of increased capacity. The existing generator will remain on site and will not require removal or off-site disposal. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830544 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=dffbc5b4-9054-4c87-bc46-54fc0d44f59d&_ncp=1737126451409.39118-1 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000830544. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830544.json.