--- title: "SPS-11026 Key Vend Replacement at Kilmarnock and Grampian" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000840044" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840044" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840044.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840044.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Scottish Prison Service" published: "2026-08-13" --- # SPS-11026 Key Vend Replacement at Kilmarnock and Grampian Buyer: Scottish Prison Service Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000840044 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840044) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840044.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service is procuring works to design, supply, install and replace key management systems at two prison establishments: HMP & YOI Grampian and HMP Kilmarnock. The requirement covers a complete replacement project, including system design, provision of equipment and installation at both sites. This suits contractors specialising in secure key management, access control, prison security infrastructure, electronic security systems or associated installation works. Delivery is in Scotland, at the named establishments. The Scottish Prison Service is the organisation buying and overseeing the works. The project concerns public order and safety facilities and requires suppliers to deliver an integrated operational system rather than a standalone product supply. The procurement reached the tender stage: the Scottish Prison Service invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The buyer set the tender deadline and bid opening for 21 September 2026 at 14:00 UTC. The contract period is 60 days. There is one project covering both prison establishments, with no permitted variants. The procurement is for works and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, and electronic invoicing is allowed. Tenderers must submit in English. The requirement sets insurance thresholds of £5 million employers’ liability cover, £5 million public liability cover and £1 million professional indemnity cover. This opportunity is suited to established security systems contractors able to design and deliver key management infrastructure in operational prison environments. Suppliers should be capable of coordinating equipment supply, installation, replacement works, commissioning and handover across two establishments within a short delivery period. Relevant experience may include secure facilities, custodial estates, access control, electronic locking, key cabinets, key tracking or integrated security management systems. The insurance requirements indicate that bidders need substantial employers’ liability and public liability protection, together with professional indemnity cover for design and related professional services. Businesses with suitably qualified installation teams, secure-site working procedures, project management capacity and experience delivering safety-critical systems are best placed to compete. ## Notice This contract is to provide for the design, supply, installation and replacement of key management systems at 2 SPS Establishments. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project is to provide for the design, supply, installation and replacement of key management system at 2 SPS Establishments. HMP&YOI Grampian HMP Kilmarnock ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562216 | | 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Scottish Prison Service | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Postcode area | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45222300 - Engineering work for security installations ## Release History - 13 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562216 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562216 SPS-11026 Key Vend Replacement at Kilmarnock and Grampian - This contract is to provide for the design, supply, installation and replacement of key management systems at 2 SPS Establishments. ## 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-r6ebe6-0000840044 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1625235797766.41535-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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