Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Prison Service
One Lochside, 1 Lochside Avenue
Edinburgh
EH12 9DJ
UK
Contact person: Frances McGuire
Telephone: +44 1313303790
E-mail: frances.mcguire@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
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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-02372 Conservation Strategy for Selected SPS Historic Estate Assets
Reference number: SPS-02372
II.1.2) Main CPV code
92522000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a suitably qualified multidisciplinary supplier to prepare three (3) Conservation Strategies for selected historic assets across its estate. The commission will cover the following sites: HMP Barlinnie (Glasgow), HMP Castle Huntly (near Dundee) and HMP Perth (Perth). The Conservation Strategies will act as practical, significance-led management tools to support maintenance, repair, operation, adaptation, and future decision-making for historic and listed buildings.
The work will include (but is not limited to):
1) Review of baseline information and historic development
2) Building and fabric surveys
3) Structural appraisal input
4) Significance assessments
5) Condition surveys and defect registers
6) Preparation of marked-up drawings showing significance and risk
7) Development of prioritised action plans (short to long term)
8) Maintenance and operational guidance for estates teams
9) Advice on statutory consent and engagement with Historic Environment Scotland and planning authorities
10) Site-specific conservation policies
The outputs will comprise three Conservation Strategies, one per site, supported by drawings, action plans, and guidance documents.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92522000
71420000
71221000
90700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
HMP Barlinnie (Glasgow)
HMP Castle Huntly (near Dundee)
HMP Perth (Perth)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract.
The procurement will follow the GPA Procurement Procedure.
Following publication of this Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information will be provided o issue of Contract Notice.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/08/2026
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
Further information will be provided on issue of the Contract Notice.
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=835436.
(SC Ref:835436)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/06/2026