---
title: "SPS-02355 Cabling Audit to Support In-Cell Digital Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832846"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# SPS-02355 Cabling Audit to Support In-Cell Digital Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832846

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is preparing to launch a procurement process for a structured cabling audit service to support the rollout of in-cell digital services across its facilities. This initiative aims to ensure the existing cabling infrastructure is safe, standard-compliant, and suitable for new digital service delivery. Located in Edinburgh, the tender process is in the planning stage and is set to publicly announce a Contract Notice on 1st June 2026. This procurement falls under the public order and safety category, involving services classified under CPV codes related to structured cabling and communication installations. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication infrastructure and cabling services to expand their market reach within government sectors. Companies with expertise in conducting comprehensive audits and ensuring stringent compliance with safety standards are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, certified installations and audits, particularly those with experience serving public or federal agencies.

## Notice

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a supplier for the provision of a structured cabling audit service across its estate. The purpose of the project is to undertake a comprehensive audit of the existing cabling infrastructure to support the planned rollout of in-cell digital services. The audit will provide assurance that the current infrastructure is: - Safe and compliant with relevant standards - Suitable to support new digital service delivery within cells - Correctly installed, labelled, documented, and certified.

### 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=MAY556529 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 26 May 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 | 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 32551000 - Telephone cables and associated equipment
- 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables
- 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission
- 32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables
- 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission
- 32572000 - Communications cable
- 32572100 - Communications cable with multiple electrical conductors
- 32572200 - Communications cable with coaxial conductors
- 32572300 - Communications cable for special applications
- 32581100 - Data-transmission cable
- 32581110 - Data-transmission cable with multiple electrical conductors
- 32581120 - Data-transmission cable with coaxial conductors
- 32581130 - Data-transmission cable for special applications
- 43316000 - Cable-laying machinery
- 44300000 - Cable, wire and related products
- 44321000 - Cable
- 45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
- 92230000 - Radio and television cable services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556529

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556529
  SPS-02355 Cabling Audit to Support In-Cell Digital Services - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a supplier for the provision of a structured cabling audit service across its estate. The purpose of the project is to undertake a comprehensive audit of the existing cabling infrastructure to support the planned rollout of in-cell digital services. The audit will provide assurance that the current infrastructure is: - Safe and compliant with relevant standards - Suitable to support new digital service delivery within cells - Correctly installed, labelled, documented, and certified.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832846
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832846

## Provenance

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