Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Police Authority
2 French Street, Dalmarnock
Glasgow
G40 4EH
UK
Contact person: Craig Richardson
Telephone: +44 1786895668
E-mail: craig.richardson@scotland.police.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.spa.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
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
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Design and Construction of Police Custody Hub
Reference number: PROC-25-3258
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45216110
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the design and construction of a police custody centre for Scottish Police Authority (SPA).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45216110
45216100
45000000
45210000
71220000
79415200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Across multiple Police Scotland sites
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the design and construction of a police custody centre for Scottish Police Authority (SPA).
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information is contained within the PIN.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
25/01/2027
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
Please see attached PIN document.
This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the design and construction of a police custody centre for Scottish Police Authority (SPA).
The intention of issuing this document is to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue which will be beneficial to all involved and enable the Scottish Police Authority (‘the Authority’) to get a better understanding of the capabilities and expertise of the market place relating to the subject area and most beneficial route to market prior to any potential procurement exercise.
Completed RFI’s should be returned to Police Scotland by 12 noon, 13 February 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=821731.
(SC Ref:821731)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/01/2026