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SPS-01995 Clerk of Works for the Scottish Prison Service

Scottish Prison Service

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Prison Service

Buyer Address: One Lochside, 1 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH12 9DJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Catharine Dempsey

Contact Email: catharine.dempsey@sps.pnn.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1313303790

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
11 Mar 2026, 16:13
Deadline
13 Apr 2026, 09:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71530000 - Construction consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide a fully managed Clerk of Works service for the development of construction projects including new build or refurbishment, specialist systems design and installation (e.g. CCTV installations, fire detection upgrading, etc.) and major maintenance (including services such as mechanical plant replacement). It is also anticipated that minor ad-hoc requirements will be delivered through the Contract.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

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