Planning

Design and Construction of Police Custody Hub

  • Scottish Police Authority

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-007374

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06105c

Published 28 January 2026, 9:14am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Police Authority

2 French Street, Dalmarnock

Glasgow

G40 4EH

Contact

Craig Richardson

Email

craig.richardson@scotland.police.uk

Telephone

+44 1786895668

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.spa.police.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Public order and safety


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Design and Construction of Police Custody Hub

Reference number

PROC-25-3258

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45216110 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the design and construction of a police custody centre for Scottish Police Authority (SPA).

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45216110 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order
  • 45216100 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services
  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45210000 - Building construction work
  • 71220000 - Architectural design services
  • 79415200 - Design consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Across multiple Police Scotland sites

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the design and construction of a police custody centre for Scottish Police Authority (SPA).

two.2.14) Additional information

Further information is contained within the PIN.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

25 January 2027


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Please see attached PIN document.

This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the design and construction of a police custody centre for Scottish Police Authority (SPA).

The intention of issuing this document is to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue which will be beneficial to all involved and enable the Scottish Police Authority (‘the Authority’) to get a better understanding of the capabilities and expertise of the market place relating to the subject area and most beneficial route to market prior to any potential procurement exercise.

Completed RFI’s should be returned to Police Scotland by 12 noon, 13 February 2026

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821731.

(SC Ref:821731)