Closed tender

SPS-02338 Soft Restraint Handcuffs for SPS

Details

Topic
Protective and safety clothing
Published
21 April 2026
Submission
18 May 2026

Tender description

The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide Soft Restraint Hand Cuffs as alternatives to metal handcuffs. The Goods shall offer SPS staff a less restrictive alternative where there is a need to restrict the movement of the upper limbs, through isolating the wrists, whilst holding, controlling or moving a person. The provision of these Goods will be used as part of a wider programme of improvements to increase safety within custodial establishments. Lot 1: The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published21 April 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date18 May 2026

About the buyer

Scottish Prison Service is a non-departmental public body running Scotland's prisons, with its own dedicated procurement team. Estates and technical services work runs through dedicated framework agreements for construction projects. 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.

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

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