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Prior Information Notice

Building Maintenance - Mechanical and Electrical (Hard FM services)

  • First published: 06 December 2025
  • Last modified: 06 December 2025
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To record your interest or obtain additional information or documents please find instructions within the Full Notice Text. (NOTE: Contract Award Notices and Prior Information Notices do not normally require a response)

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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05f02d
Published by:
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Authority ID:
AA20563
Publication date:
06 December 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is conducting market research in relation to the relet of our Building Maintenance Contract. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Market Research - Any prospective bidding organisations that wish to be involved in the market research stage are to register interest by emailing Procurement@Parliament.scot by mid day on Wednesday 17th December 2025, please ensure "Building Maintenance Market Research" is in the Subject.

The procurement approach for this requirement has not yet been finalised, please note responding to this notice is not a guarantee that you will be invited to tender.

The following is a list of services (not exhaustive) that are likely to be included within the contract scope and discussed at Market Research meetings:

- Dedicated on-site team.

- 24 hours, 365 days Onsite duty call out cover.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of fixed mechanical and electrical assets.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of plumbing and drainage installations.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of controls.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement and planned frequency testing of emergency lighting.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement and annual testing and inspection of lightning protection systems.

- Inspection, maintenance repair, and testing of all mist extinguishing systems, all smoke and natural ventilation fixtures and fittings and all hydrant systems.

- Annual PAT testing and microwave oven emission testing.

- Inspection/maintenance/repair/replacement of ladders, kick stools trucks, trolleys, work equipment etc.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of windows including smoke/natural ventilation opening devices at low level.

- Reactive maintenance/repair/replacement of white goods.

- Water Treatment including operation and maintenance of ponds.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of internal floor finishes.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of internal and external doors.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of Fixed Assets, Furniture and Equipment.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of Signage.

- Maintenance/ repair/replacement of Storm Water Drainage.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of General Fencing and Perimeter Security installations.

- Electrical tests of fixed wiring installations throughout the building.

- Duct, vent grill and trench duct heating cleaning.

- Statutory and legislative testing of assets.

- Attendance and preparation and reinstatement works as required.

- Multi skilled person maintenance and repair duties as requested.

- Energy and BEMs Management and Control.

- Environmental management.

- The management, design and delivery of Minor Works, Work Requests and Projects as may be requested by the Employer.

- Key Subcontractor management.

- Recording of all work and administrative activities including time, costs and notes.

- Updating existing or providing new drawings and plans showing changes to assets and infrastructure.

- Managing tasks through client owned CAFM system and mobile apps.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

The Scottish Parliament, Procurement Services

Edinburgh

EH99 1SP

UK

Contact person: Nigel MacGillivray

E-mail: Procurement@parliament.scot

NUTS: UKM75

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.parliament.scot

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10284

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other: Devolved Parliament

I.5) Main activity

Other: Legislative Body

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Building Maintenance - Mechanical and Electrical (Hard FM services)

Reference number: Market Research Stage

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79993000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is conducting market research in relation to the relet of our Building Maintenance Contract. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Market Research - Any prospective bidding organisations that wish to be involved in the market research stage are to register interest by emailing Procurement@Parliament.scot by mid day on Wednesday 17th December 2025, please ensure "Building Maintenance Market Research" is in the Subject.

The procurement approach for this requirement has not yet been finalised, please note responding to this notice is not a guarantee that you will be invited to tender.

The following is a list of services (not exhaustive) that are likely to be included within the contract scope and discussed at Market Research meetings:

- Dedicated on-site team.

- 24 hours, 365 days Onsite duty call out cover.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of fixed mechanical and electrical assets.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of plumbing and drainage installations.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of controls.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement and planned frequency testing of emergency lighting.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement and annual testing and inspection of lightning protection systems.

- Inspection, maintenance repair, and testing of all mist extinguishing systems, all smoke and natural ventilation fixtures and fittings and all hydrant systems.

- Annual PAT testing and microwave oven emission testing.

- Inspection/maintenance/repair/replacement of ladders, kick stools trucks, trolleys, work equipment etc.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of windows including smoke/natural ventilation opening devices at low level.

- Reactive maintenance/repair/replacement of white goods.

- Water Treatment including operation and maintenance of ponds.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of internal floor finishes.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of internal and external doors.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of Fixed Assets, Furniture and Equipment.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of Signage.

- Maintenance/ repair/replacement of Storm Water Drainage.

- Maintenance/repair/replacement of General Fencing and Perimeter Security installations.

- Electrical tests of fixed wiring installations throughout the building.

- Duct, vent grill and trench duct heating cleaning.

- Statutory and legislative testing of assets.

- Attendance and preparation and reinstatement works as required.

- Multi skilled person maintenance and repair duties as requested.

- Energy and BEMs Management and Control.

- Environmental management.

- The management, design and delivery of Minor Works, Work Requests and Projects as may be requested by the Employer.

- Key Subcontractor management.

- Recording of all work and administrative activities including time, costs and notes.

- Updating existing or providing new drawings and plans showing changes to assets and infrastructure.

- Managing tasks through client owned CAFM system and mobile apps.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79993000

70332000

71334000

71333000

71330000

71314310

71300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM75


Main site or place of performance:

The Scottish Parliament, EH99 1SP

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

MARKET RESEARCH.

The Scottish Parliamentary Body (SPCB) is conducting market research in relation to the relet of our Building Maintenance Contract. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

12/06/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=817636.

(SC Ref:817636)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

05/12/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79993000 Building and facilities management services Miscellaneous business-related services
71300000 Engineering services Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71314310 Heating engineering services for buildings Energy and related services
71334000 Mechanical and electrical engineering services Miscellaneous engineering services
71333000 Mechanical engineering services Miscellaneous engineering services
71330000 Miscellaneous engineering services Engineering services
70332000 Non-residential property services Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Procurement@parliament.scot
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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