Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
The Scottish Parliament, Procurement Services
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Contact
Nigel MacGillivray
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10284
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Devolved Parliament
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Legislative Body
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Building Maintenance - Mechanical and Electrical (Hard FM services)
Reference number
Market Research Stage
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is conducting market research in relation to the relet of our Building Maintenance Contract. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh.
Market Research - Any prospective bidding organisations that wish to be involved in the market research stage are to register interest by emailing Procurement@Parliament.scot by mid day on Wednesday 17th December 2025, please ensure "Building Maintenance Market Research" is in the Subject.
The procurement approach for this requirement has not yet been finalised, please note responding to this notice is not a guarantee that you will be invited to tender.
The following is a list of services (not exhaustive) that are likely to be included within the contract scope and discussed at Market Research meetings:
- Dedicated on-site team.
- 24 hours, 365 days Onsite duty call out cover.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement of fixed mechanical and electrical assets.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement of plumbing and drainage installations.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement of controls.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement and planned frequency testing of emergency lighting.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement and annual testing and inspection of lightning protection systems.
- Inspection, maintenance repair, and testing of all mist extinguishing systems, all smoke and natural ventilation fixtures and fittings and all hydrant systems.
- Annual PAT testing and microwave oven emission testing.
- Inspection/maintenance/repair/replacement of ladders, kick stools trucks, trolleys, work equipment etc.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement of windows including smoke/natural ventilation opening devices at low level.
- Reactive maintenance/repair/replacement of white goods.
- Water Treatment including operation and maintenance of ponds.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement of internal floor finishes.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement of internal and external doors.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement of Fixed Assets, Furniture and Equipment.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement of Signage.
- Maintenance/ repair/replacement of Storm Water Drainage.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement of General Fencing and Perimeter Security installations.
- Electrical tests of fixed wiring installations throughout the building.
- Duct, vent grill and trench duct heating cleaning.
- Statutory and legislative testing of assets.
- Attendance and preparation and reinstatement works as required.
- Multi skilled person maintenance and repair duties as requested.
- Energy and BEMs Management and Control.
- Environmental management.
- The management, design and delivery of Minor Works, Work Requests and Projects as may be requested by the Employer.
- Key Subcontractor management.
- Recording of all work and administrative activities including time, costs and notes.
- Updating existing or providing new drawings and plans showing changes to assets and infrastructure.
- Managing tasks through client owned CAFM system and mobile apps.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 70332000 - Non-residential property services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 71300000 - Engineering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
The Scottish Parliament, EH99 1SP
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
MARKET RESEARCH.
The Scottish Parliamentary Body (SPCB) is conducting market research in relation to the relet of our Building Maintenance Contract. The service includes the planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical and building services together with fabric maintenance works and associated controls and equipment maintenance, at the Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
12 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
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=817636.
(SC Ref:817636)