Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Prison Service
One Lochside, 1 Lochside Avenue
Edinburgh
EH12 9DJ
UK
Contact person: Alan McConnach
E-mail: alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sps.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SPS-02302 High Voltage - Control, Operation and Maintenance Services
Reference number: SPS-02302
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50532400
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Contract shall provide SPS with a Control, Operation and Maintenance of High Voltage Equipment (COMA) agreement to provide expert management of the Purchaser’s high-voltage (HV) electric transformers and associated electrical switchgear and specific and ad-hoc support for low-voltage (LV) electrical systems.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50711000
65320000
71314100
71334000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Equipment is utilised to provide a suitable living and working environment within SPS properties by providing the required electricity at the correct voltage as required. The Equipment requires to be fully tested, operational and always operate at maximum efficiency and in accordance with any relevant rules and regulations.
The Supplier shall support this requirement with management by the Supplier’s appointed Senior Authorised Person (SAP). The Services shall include safe and suitable planned maintenance, 24/7 reactive support, integrity inspections, test and certification services to fully meet or exceed the requirements of statutory regulations, manufacturer’s instructions, British and EU Standards, and the operational requirements of the Establishment as well as the Supplier’s own procedures.
At present of the 18 SPS Establishments, 10 Establishments have 11kV High Voltage supplies.
Barlinnie
Castle Huntly
Stirling
Edinburgh
Glenochil
Grampian
Polmont
Shotts
Low Moss
Kilmarnock
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Extension period of up to a maximum of 3 years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-073251
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
11/05/2026
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
11/05/2026
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Employers Liability Insurance 5 million pounds
Public Liability Insurance 5 million pounds
Professional Indemnity Insurance 1 million pounds
Number of years for turnover 2 financial years
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31522. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:827953)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/03/2026