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Opportunity overview
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
Classification
CPV79710000 — Security services
CPV35120000 — Surveillance and security systems and devices
Lots
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. Additional information: 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.Value not stated
Published notice details
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
SPCB-0516
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services
Legal basis
Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX
Classification
Scheme
CPV
Id
79710000
Description
Security services
Communication
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 2027, 00:00
Covered By
GPA
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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. Additional information: 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.
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
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PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Early market engagement for a planned Scottish Parliament contract covering maintenance, support, development and small works for estate security systems. Interested suppliers may complete a voluntary questionnaire; this is not an open tender or future evaluation stage.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers with evidenced capability in integrated security-system maintenance, fault response, software support, upgrades and small works. Final supplier requirements are unknown.
Key points identified
Security systems scopeMaintenance, support and development of security systemsEvidence: “intends to procure a contract for the maintenance, support and development of security systems”
Systems in scopeAccess control, CCTV/video management, intruder detection, PIDS, control-room systems, related software platforms and network infrastructureEvidence: “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”
Market capability soughtComplex integrated security, public-sector/critical-infrastructure environments, cyber security, secure remote support, manufacturer relationships, response models, small works and technology refreshEvidence: “The Parliament is particularly interested in understanding supplier capability relating to” followed by the listed areas.
96% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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Early market engagement for a planned Scottish Parliament contract covering maintenance, support, development and small works for estate security systems. Interested suppliers may complete a voluntary questionnaire; this is not an open tender or future evaluation stage.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers with evidenced capability in integrated security-system maintenance, fault response, software support, upgrades and small works. Final supplier requirements are unknown.
Key deliverables
Planned preventative and reactive maintenance
Emergency call-outs and fault rectification
Minor works, enhancements and upgrades
Software support and lifecycle replacement support
Technical and specialist engineering support
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Security systems scope
98% confidence
Maintenance, support and development of security systems
View supporting evidence
“intends to procure a contract for the maintenance, support and development of security systems”
Systems in scope
98% confidence
Access control, CCTV/video management, intruder detection, PIDS, control-room systems, related software platforms and network infrastructure
View supporting evidence
“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”
Market capability sought
96% confidence
Complex integrated security, public-sector/critical-infrastructure environments, cyber security, secure remote support, manufacturer relationships, response models, small works and technology refresh
View supporting evidence
“The Parliament is particularly interested in understanding supplier capability relating to” followed by the listed areas.
Market engagement questionnaire
99% confidence
Interested suppliers are invited to complete the questionnaire; participation is voluntary
View supporting evidence
“Interested suppliers are invited to complete the market engagement questionnaire” and “Participation in this exercise is voluntary”
Eligibility criteria
99% confidence
Unknown
View supporting evidence
No eligibility, financial standing, insurance, size, or exclusion requirements are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Contract value
99% confidence
Unknown
View supporting evidence
No value amount, range or currency is supplied.
Commercial terms
98% confidence
Unknown
View supporting evidence
The notice is early market engagement and supplies no future contract terms.
Delivery
Primary delivery setting
98% confidence
Scottish Parliament estate, Edinburgh
View supporting evidence
“The contract will predominantly support systems located at the Scottish Parliament estate in Edinburgh”
Remote delivery
97% confidence
Remote support and monitoring may form part of the future service model
View supporting evidence
“remote support and monitoring capabilities may form part of the future service model”
Service activities
98% confidence
PPM, reactive maintenance, emergency call-out, minor works, software support, upgrades and technical advice
View supporting evidence
“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 ... Technical advice and specialist engineering support”
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Status
99% confidence
Upcoming planned procurement; early market engagement / Prior Information Notice
View supporting evidence
“undertaking early market engagement in advance of a planned procurement” and display status “upcoming”
Current participation
99% confidence
Voluntary market engagement, not a future procurement evaluation
View supporting evidence
“Participation in this exercise is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement evaluation process”
Procurement method
99% confidence
Unknown
View supporting evidence
No procurement method is supplied.
Market engagement response date
94% confidence
10 November 2026
View supporting evidence
“responding to the attached questionnaire in this notice by November 10 2026”
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Early-stage scope risk
99% confidence
The procurement is planned and the future specification and strategy are still being developed.
View supporting evidence
The PIN is intended to “Support the development of the procurement strategy and future specification.”
No tender invitation
99% confidence
This is voluntary market engagement rather than an open bidding opportunity.
View supporting evidence
“Participation in this exercise is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement evaluation process.”
Unconfirmed supplier requirements
98% confidence
Mandatory credentials, response times, commercial terms, contract value, final delivery model and procurement route are unknown.
View supporting evidence
These details are not supplied; the notice seeks input to develop the future procurement.
Potential capability expectations
97% confidence
Cyber security, secure remote support, manufacturer accreditations/partnerships and critical-infrastructure experience are areas of interest, not stated mandatory requirements.
View supporting evidence
“The Parliament is particularly interested in understanding supplier capability relating to” these areas.
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