Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
6 Deer Park, Fairways Business Park
Livingston
EH54 8AF
UK
Telephone: +44 1506894395
E-mail: daniella.bryans@scottishprocurement.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16123
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:
https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/lhc/tenders/details/063e2d74-78cc-437f-9d27-4ae6b2fe0934
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Public Sector Framework Provider
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Asset Safety and Compliance (ASC2) - PME
Reference number: LHC - 0169
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71630000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is developing its next-generation Asset Safety and Compliance Framework (ASC2), building upon the existing ASC1 framework.
The potential scope of ASC2 is currently expected to include services relating to Asbestos consultancy, surveying and removal services, Property protection and security services, Water hygiene, testing and treatment services, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) compliance services, Electrical testing, inspection and remedial works, Building safety and associated compliance services and other statutory compliance disciplines identified through market engagement
The above scope is indicative at this stage and may be amended or expanded following Preliminary Market Engagement and further development of the procurement strategy.
Please refer to the attached ASC2 Preliminary Market Engagement document for further information on the proposed framework and details of how to register for the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event.
Interested organisations are also encouraged to view the ASC2 opportunity on the LHC In-tend portal and express their interest in the opportunity to receive relevant updates and information: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/lhc/tenders/details/063e2d74-78cc-437f-9d27-4ae6b2fe0934
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45262660
90650000
71317210
79710000
79711000
79713000
79714000
79715000
45232430
90733000
42500000
42512300
50712000
50711000
45311100
71632000
71631300
79417000
71315200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is developing its next-generation Asset Safety and Compliance Framework (ASC2), which is intended to build upon the existing ASC1 framework and provide a comprehensive asset safety and compliance solution for public sector organisations.
The proposed scope of ASC2 is expected to include asbestos consultancy, surveying and removal services; property protection and security services; water hygiene, testing and treatment services; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) compliance services; electrical testing, inspection and remedial works; building safety and associated compliance services; and other statutory compliance disciplines identified through Preliminary Market Engagement.
SPA is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement with the market to help inform the future scope, structure and delivery model of ASC2. Areas being explored include asset safety and statutory compliance requirements, building safety and compliance requirements, emerging legislation and regulatory changes, procurement and commercial approaches, potential lot and workstream structures, regional and national delivery models, digital compliance management, data and reporting solutions, and social value and sustainability priorities.
The scope described within this notice is indicative at this stage and may be amended or expanded following Preliminary Market Engagement and further development of the procurement strategy.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the attached ASC2 Preliminary Market Engagement document for further information on the proposed framework and details of how to register for the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/03/2027
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 refer to the attached ASC2 Preliminary Market Engagement document for further information on the proposed framework and details of how to register for the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event.
Interested organisations are also encouraged to view the ASC2 opportunity on the LHC In-tend portal and express their interest in the opportunity to receive relevant updates and information: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/lhc/tenders/details/063e2d74-78cc-437f-9d27-4ae6b2fe0934
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=846528.
(SC Ref:846528)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/10/2026