Building Maintenance Services (Mechanical and Electrical)

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Published: Aug 7, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, water and sanitation, humanitarian aid, general supplies and energy and power sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 1, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Building Maintenance Services. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh. The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Building Maintenance Services. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh. This Contract is for the planning, management and delivery of the following at the Scottish Parliament building: - PPM - Reactive Maintenance - Asset management - Statutory compliance - Work Request, Minor Work, and Project Order development - On-call service The Contractor is required to provide the service through a full-time on-site team with sufficient management, supervision and skilled labour, supported by specialist Subcontractors where required. The service must include the administrative support and out-of-hours resilience needed to maintain safe and continuous operation of the Scottish Parliament. The following is a list of services (not exhaustive) included in the contract scope: - Dedicated on-site team. - 24 hours, 365 days Onsite duty call out cover. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of fixed mechanical and electrical assets. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of plumbing and drainage installations. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of controls. - Maintenance/repair/replacement and planned frequency testing of emergency lighting. - Maintenance/repair/replacement and annual testing and inspection of lightning protection systems. - Inspection, maintenance repair, and testing of all mist extinguishing systems, all smoke and natural ventilation fixtures and fittings and all hydrant systems. - Annual PAT testing and microwave oven emission testing. - Inspection/maintenance/repair/replacement of ladders, kick stools trucks, trolleys, work equipment etc. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of windows including smoke/natural ventilation opening devices at low level. - Reactive maintenance/repair/replacement of white goods. - Water Treatment including operation and maintenance of ponds. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of internal floor finishes. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of internal and external doors. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of Fixed Assets, Furniture and Equipment. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of Signage. - Maintenance/ repair/replacement of Storm Water Drainage. - Maintenance/repair/replacement of General Fencing and Perimeter Security installations. - Electrical tests of fixed wiring installations throughout the building. - Duct, vent grill and trench duct heating cleaning. - Statutory and legislative testing of assets. - Attendance and preparation and reinstatement works as required. - Multi skilled person maintenance and repair duties as requested. - Energy and BEMs Management and Control. - Environmental management. - The management, design and delivery of Minor Works, Work Requests and Projects as may be requested by the SPCB. - Subcontractor management. - Recording of all work and administrative activities including time, costs and notes. - Updating existing or providing new drawings and plans showing changes to assets and infrastructure. - Managing tasks through client owned CAFM system and mobile apps.. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) Regulations 2006 apply to this Contract.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on August 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has issued 90 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 25 currently open and 30 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 1, 2026. You have 55 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.