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NP856 Fire and Security Services and Equipment

Installation services of fire protection equipment
Scotland (UKM)
Published value
£32,000,000
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published2
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Tenderline Synopsis: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS): "NP856 Fire and Security Services and Equipment". Published status: planned. Published value: £32,000,000. 2 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
planned
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£32,000,000
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statusplanned
Framework / DPSNot published
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published25 Feb 2026, 14:50 GMT
Last source update25 Feb 2026, 14:50 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationInstallation services of fire protection equipment
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-065c3b
What is being bought
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) on behalf of all NHS Scotland Health Boards intends to establish a national Framework Agreement for the supply, installation, maintenance, and support of fire and security systems and associated equipment.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Published value updated to £32,000,000
    25 Feb 2026, 14:50 GMT
  2. Status changed to planned
    25 Feb 2026, 14:50 GMT
  3. Official notice release published
    25 Feb 2026, 14:50 GMT
  4. Buyer information updated
    25 Feb 2026, 14:50 GMT
Lots and requirements (2)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lots to be defined at ITT stage
    planned
    Published valueNot published
    NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), intends to undertake a tendering exercise to establish a national Framework Agreement for the provision of Fire and Security Services and Equipment. The Framework will support all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and associated organisations, covering a wide range of estates environments including acute hospitals, community facilities, laboratories, and office buildings. The scope is expected to include (but is not limited to): Fire Safety Systems & Equipment Fire detection and alarm systems Fire extinguishers (supply and servicing) Fire suppression systems Fire safety signage Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works Security Systems & Equipment CCTV systems Access control systems Intruder alarm systems Perimeter detection Remote monitoring Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works The Framework is expected to be divided into lots, which may include system type and/or geographical region. The final structure will be informed by market engagement. NSS wishes to engage with suppliers to gather views on the proposed scope, lotting, market capacity and innovation within the sector. A supplier engagement questionnaire and optional supplier briefing session will be organised. Full details will be communicated following publication of this PIN. This notice is for market engagement only. It is not a call for competition.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Lots to be defined at ITT stage
    planned
    Published valueNot published
    NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), intends to undertake a tendering exercise to establish a national Framework Agreement for the provision of Fire and Security Services and Equipment. The Framework will support all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and associated organisations, covering a wide range of estates environments including acute hospitals, community facilities, laboratories, and office buildings. The scope is expected to include (but is not limited to): Fire Safety Systems & Equipment Fire detection and alarm systems Fire extinguishers (supply and servicing) Fire suppression systems Fire safety signage Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works Security Systems & Equipment CCTV systems Access control systems Intruder alarm systems Perimeter detection Remote monitoring Associated installation, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive works The Framework is expected to be divided into lots, which may include system type and/or geographical region. The final structure will be informed by market engagement. NSS wishes to engage with suppliers to gather views on the proposed scope, lotting, market capacity and innovation within the sector. A supplier engagement questionnaire and optional supplier briefing session will be organised. Full details will be communicated following publication of this PIN. This notice is for market engagement only. It is not a call for competition.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    25 Feb 2026, 14:50 GMT
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published
ContractsNo contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Contracting authority GB-FTS-115937
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  • The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
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    1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, EH12 9EB
    NSS.e-fcategory@nhs.scot
    +44 1312756000
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