Awarded contract

SPS-10999 Modification of Cell Call System at HMP Edinburgh

Details

Value
£51,000
Topic
Electrical installation work
Published
11 March 2026

Tender description

HMP Edinburgh currently operates four independent in-cell call systems serving prisoner accommodation in Ingliston House, Hermiston House, Glenesk House, Ratho House and SRU. These systems enable prisoners to communicate directly with staff in an at designated control desks for routine requests, emergencies and operational requirements. The purpose of this contract is to: - have all systems integrated to a single point of control which would be located within the Gate Server Room and viewed on a single monitor; - Replace and upgrade all relevant hardware and software components to ensure system is fully supported to have a reliable, future proofed system fit for purpose; - Retain the ability to retrieve data from the In-Cell Call System collating comprehensive call logging, analytics, and reporting capabilities; - Maintain prisoner communication capabilities throughout implementation with minimal disruption. Carry out a phased implementation with seamless service transition for Ingliston House, Hermiston House, Glenesk House and SRU. Ratho House shall have a fully operational cell call by the end of each working shift. Lot 1: The SPS commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, a Request for Quotation Document was published by SPS and was made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland - Tender. Quotation responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the RFQ.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date6 January 2026
  2. Completed: Award published11 March 2026
    Current notice

About the buyer

Scottish Prison Service is a non-departmental public body running Scotland's prisons, with its own dedicated procurement team. Tenders are advertised on Public Contracts Scotland, the national tender portal for public bodies in Scotland. Estates and technical services work runs through dedicated framework agreements for construction projects. An SPS Contracts Committee also oversees its largest supplier contracts using balanced scorecards. A five-year procurement strategy aligns with the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland. SPS scored an advanced rating in a national procurement review. Prisoner escort and court custody services are commissioned as separate justice partner contracts.

Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.

Over the past 5 years, most of Scottish Prison Service's contract awards have been in construction work, IT services and repair and maintenance.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 45310000 · Electrical installation work

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