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Summary

OCID:
Published by:: Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Authority ID:: AA20563
Publication date:: 15 October 2026
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 undertaking early market engagement in advance of a planned procurement for Security Systems Maintenance and Small Works Services at the Scottish Parliament estate. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is intended to:

Notify the market of SPCB's future procurement plans.

Invite interested suppliers to participate in market engagement activities.

Support the development of the procurement strategy and future specification.

Assess market capability and capacity to deliver the requirement.

Interested suppliers are invited to complete the market engagement questionnaire (under additional documents) and may be invited to take part in further supplier engagement.

Participation in this exercise is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement evaluation process

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

Contact person: Elizabeth Lebost

Telephone: +44 1313485000

E-mail: elizabeth.lebost@parliament.scot.uk

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

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

Security Systems Maintenance and Small Works Services

Reference number: SPCB-0516

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79710000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Notify the market of SPCB's future procurement plans.

Invite interested suppliers to participate in market engagement activities.

Support the development of the procurement strategy and future specification.

Assess market capability and capacity to deliver the requirement.

Interested suppliers are invited to complete the market engagement questionnaire (under additional documents) and may be invited to take part in further supplier engagement.

Participation in this exercise is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement evaluation process

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35120000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM75

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body intends to procure a contract for the maintenance, support and development of security systems across the Scottish Parliament estate.

The anticipated scope includes:

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Reactive maintenance and fault rectification

Emergency call-out services

Minor works and system enhancements

Software maintenance and support

Lifecycle replacement support

Security system upgrades where required

Technical advice and specialist engineering support

The systems currently within scope include:

Electronic Access Control Systems

CCTV and Video Management Systems

Intruder Detection Systems

Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems (PIDS)

Security Control Room Systems

Associated virtualised and cloud-hosted software platforms

Associated security system network infrastructure

The Parliament is particularly interested in understanding supplier capability relating to:

Complex integrated security environments

Public sector and critical infrastructure environments

Cyber security and secure remote support arrangements

Manufacturer accreditations and partnerships

Response and support models

Delivery of small works alongside maintenance services

Management of technology refresh and lifecycle replacement requirements

The contract will predominantly support systems located at the Scottish Parliament estate in Edinburgh, however remote support and monitoring capabilities may form part of the future service model.

II.2.14) Additional information

The SPCB would be interested to hear from suppliers who feel they could provide these services by responding to the attached questionnaire in this notice by November 10 2026.

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

22/04/2027

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

Any timescale or dates referred to in this notice are indicative only and may be subject to change.

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=845100.

(SC Ref:845100)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

14/10/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
79710000	Security services	Investigation and security services
35120000	Surveillance and security systems and devices	Emergency and security equipment

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:: elizabeth.lebost@parliament.scot.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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