Upcoming

NP856 Fire and Security Services and Equipment

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

In brief

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £32,000,000 excluding VAT.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 140 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lots to be defined at ITT stage
What this lot covers

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.

——
Lots to be defined at ITT stage
What this lot covers

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.

——

Timeline

  1. Prior information notice · notice 016968-2026

About the buyer

From notice 016968-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.