Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Telephone
+44 1312756000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NP856 Fire and Security Services and Equipment
Reference number
NP856
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £32,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lots to be defined at ITT stage
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lots to be defined at ITT stage
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 June 2026
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
An accompanying Request for Information (RFI) document is available for all interested suppliers. Organisations wishing to engage further with National Procurement are invited to complete and return the RFI as outlined within the document. The information gathered will support NP in refining the scope, approach, and commercial strategy for this opportunity. Responses to be sent to NSS.e-fcategory@nhs.scot by 1st April 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=816602.
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