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Security Systems Maintenance and Small Works Services

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Published: Oct 14, 2026

Updated: Oct 15, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the security and defense, information and communication technology and governance and public administration sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 security and defense 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. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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 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.. 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on October 14, 2026. Last refreshed 25 days ago. 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 170 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 48 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 Security, Defense & Justice 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.