Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
Telephone: +44 1312756000
E-mail: NSS.e-fcategory@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NP856 Fire and Security Services and Equipment
Reference number: NP856
II.1.2) Main CPV code
51700000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) on behalf of all NHS Scotland Health Boards intends to establish a national Framework Agreement for the supply, installation, maintenance, and support of fire and security systems and associated equipment.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
32 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lots to be defined at ITT stage
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), intends to undertake a tendering exercise to establish a national Framework Agreement for the provision of Fire and Security Services and Equipment.
The Framework will support all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and associated organisations, covering a wide range of estates environments including acute hospitals, community facilities, laboratories, and office buildings.
The scope is expected to include (but is not limited to):
Fire Safety Systems & Equipment
Fire detection and alarm systems
Fire extinguishers (supply and servicing)
Fire suppression systems
Fire safety signage
Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works
Security Systems & Equipment
CCTV systems
Access control systems
Intruder alarm systems
Perimeter detection
Remote monitoring
Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works
The Framework is expected to be divided into lots, which may include system type and/or geographical region. The final structure will be informed by market engagement.
NSS wishes to engage with suppliers to gather views on the proposed scope, lotting, market capacity and innovation within the sector.
A supplier engagement questionnaire and optional supplier briefing session will be organised. Full details will be communicated following publication of this PIN.
This notice is for market engagement only. It is not a call for competition.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lots to be defined at ITT stage
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
51700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), intends to undertake a tendering exercise to establish a national Framework Agreement for the provision of Fire and Security Services and Equipment.
The Framework will support all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and associated organisations, covering a wide range of estates environments including acute hospitals, community facilities, laboratories, and office buildings.
The scope is expected to include (but is not limited to):
Fire Safety Systems & Equipment
Fire detection and alarm systems
Fire extinguishers (supply and servicing)
Fire suppression systems
Fire safety signage
Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works
Security Systems & Equipment
CCTV systems
Access control systems
Intruder alarm systems
Perimeter detection
Remote monitoring
Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works
The Framework is expected to be divided into lots, which may include system type and/or geographical region. The final structure will be informed by market engagement.
NSS wishes to engage with suppliers to gather views on the proposed scope, lotting, market capacity and innovation within the sector.
A supplier engagement questionnaire and optional supplier briefing session will be organised. Full details will be communicated following publication of this PIN.
This notice is for market engagement only. It is not a call for competition.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/06/2026
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
An accompanying Request for Information (RFI) document is available for all interested suppliers. Organisations wishing to engage further with National Procurement are invited to complete and return the RFI as outlined within the document. The information gathered will support NP in refining the scope, approach, and commercial strategy for this opportunity. Responses to be sent to NSS.e-fcategory@nhs.scot by 1st April 2026.
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=816602.
(SC Ref:816602)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/02/2026