Scottish Prison Service
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SPS-02395 Wide Belt Sanding Machine at HMP Glenochil
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 3 Nov, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a supplier to provide a wide belt sanding machine at HMP Glenochil. The Goods will be used to facilitate the industries prisoner activities production, specifically as part of the preparation and finishing of timber products across workshop operations. The Goods will be used t
SPS-11036 Working at Height Equipment
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 29 Oct, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe Scottish Prison Service (SPS) are looking for a contractor(s) to provide Working at Height Equipment at HMP Highland. The SPS requires a contractor(s) to supply, deliver, commission and maintain Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) for use at HMP Highland. The equipment shall consist of an Electric Scissor Lift,
SPS-11015 Replacement of Staff Tea Points at HMP Low Moss
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 29 Oct, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe SPS require a number of staff tea point facilities to the replaced within HMP Low Moss. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all redundant materials arising from the works, the supply and installation of all new tea point components, and the completion of all associated builders' wor
SPS-11017 Replacement of Cell Call Hardware & PC Upgrade at HMP Low Moss
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 29 Oct, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe works comprise the partial upgrade of the existing Cell Call System within HMP Low Moss. The purpose of the project is to replace identified obsolete and ageing system components with new compatible equipment, whilst retaining the existing cabling infrastructure. The upgrade shall improve system reliability, resili
SPS-02377 Treatment of Recyclable and Residual Waste for SPS
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 23 Oct, 2026Source Find a TenderThe purpose of this Contract is to engage with a Supplier to ensure that the SPS operates in a safe, appropriate and environmentally compliant manner in relation to the management of Non-Hazardous Controlled Waste. Including the on-site storage, collection, transfer, treatment and subsequent disposal of all Non-Hazardo
SPS-02366 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Welfare Services to Scottish Central Government
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 14 Oct, 2026Source Find a TenderSPS is leading a collaborative procurement on behalf of approximately 40 Scottish public sector organisations (Collaborative Partners), representing a combined workforce of approximately 34,000 employees, to secure the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The Services are intended to support employees b
SPS-11030 Replacement Roofing on Link Corridors at HMP Grampian
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 8 Oct, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe Scottish Prison Service (SPS) are looking for a contractor to provide Replacement Roofing on Link Corridors at HMP Grampian. This project proposes the replacement of the metal roofing on the external link corridors at HMP Grampian. The existing roof has deteriorated significantly due to the coastal saline environme
SPS-02361 Substance Screening & Related Services
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 17 Sept, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) require a supplier to provide substance screening kits and associated services, including the supply of point of care screening devices, confirmatory analysis services, reporting services, training and support.
SPS-11033 The Design and Build of Modular Accommodation at HMP Castle Huntly
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 11 Sept, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandSPS is in the discovery phase ahead of expected procurement to appoint a contractor to provide a full turnkey solution including all services required to deliver modular (prison cell) accommodation at HMP Castle Huntly. SPS has opted to utilise the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formally known as Crown Commercial
SPS-02384 Deep Cleaning of Kitchens and Serveries
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 7 Sept, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThis is a prior information notice for a forthcoming contract for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). Services required are deep cleaning of kitchens and serveries within Establishments across Scotland.
SPS-02357 Temporary Maintenance Staff
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 24 Aug, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe SPS has a number of facilities containing buildings and equipment which are required to be inspected, serviced and maintained. This work is carried out by the Estates and Technical Services Directorate managed by SPS Headquarters (HQ). SPS currently operates 14 publicly managed prisons, two Community Custody Units
SPS-11021 Window Hinge Replacements at HMP Perth Phase 3
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 21 Aug, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandSPS requires a contractor for a design and build solution for the replacement of cell window hinges at HMP Perth. (Third Phase)
SPS-11028 Replacement of Existing Pressurisation System at HMP & YOI Polmont
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 18 Aug, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a contractor for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a replacement pressurisation unit and expansion vessel system serving the MTHW heating systems at HMP & YOI Polmont. The heating and domestic hot water systems at HMP & YOI Polmont are supported by
SPS-11016 Repairs to Various Roofs at SPS College
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 13 Aug, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandSPS are looking to appoint a Contractor to carry out a full replacement of a deteriorated slate roof and partial replacement of a failed flat roof system at SPS College.
SPS-02291 SPS Prisoner Listener Scheme
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 31 Jul, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is looking for a supplier to provide services that contribute to the care of those who are vulnerable to self-harm, suicide or any mental health crises while serving a custodial sentence.
SPS-10961 HMP Greenock Roofing (Phase 2)
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 10 Jul, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandSPS are looking to appoint a Contractor for the phase 2 roof refurbishment at HMP Greenock, this will entail removal of an existing felt roofing system to the front of house - estates and visits roof areas, and replace with a new tapered insulated bitumen membrane roof system. SPS expect this work to begin in February
SPS-11023 Replacement of Existing CT & VT Pumps at HMP Shotts
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 30 Jun, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe SPS require a contractor to design, supply and install new duty and standby heating circulating pumps and cold water booster sets at HMP Shotts.
SPS-02372 Conservation Strategy for Selected SPS Historic Estate Assets
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 29 Jun, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe 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 Conse
SPS-02342 Courier Services for the SPS
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 26 Jun, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandThe Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has a requirement for a Supplier for Courier Services across the organisation. Courier Services in SPS as a commodity, it is split into two distinctive but similar areas – Same Day services and Next Day services.
SPS-10934 Roof Refurbishments at HMP Dumfries (Phase 2)
Location: Scotland
UpcomingPublished 25 Jun, 2026Source Public Contracts ScotlandSPS are looking to appoint a Contractor for the phase 2 refurbishment of several roofs at HMP Dumfries. This will include: -removal of an existing standing seem roof system to an existing large work shed roof, with a new insulated steel profile roof system (expansive clerestory glazing system also required to be repl
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