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Provision of Security and physical guarding services

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · Central government

In brief

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) has announced plans to buy security work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

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

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 30 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

PSD Scotland are seeking to put in place a contract for the provision of security and physical guarding services.

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
Security and physical guarding - East
What this lot covers

Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland are seeking to put in place a Security and physical guarding contract for the east of Scotland, sites include Gyle Square, Jack Copland Centre, Norseman House. The contract start date will be 1st April 2027 and the estimated value per annum is 300,000 GBP. Services will include; Delivery of reactive security services, dependent on site requirements and operating arrangements. Initial interrogation and investigation of fire alarm panel activations, with escalation where required. Locking and unlocking of premises, dependent on site requirements. Management of building security, including access and egress control. Provision of basic reception and customer service functions, including directing visitors and responding to enquiries where appropriate.

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Security and physical guarding - West
What this lot covers

Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland is seeking to establish a security and physical guarding contract for sites across western Scotland, including National Distribution Centre (NDC) Larkhall, Coddington Warehouse, Titan Warehouse and Hassockrigg ECO Park, Shotts. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2027, with an estimated annual value of 465,000 GBP. Services will include; Delivery of reactive security services, dependent on site requirements and operating arrangements. Initial interrogation and investigation of fire alarm panel activations, with escalation where required. Locking and unlocking of premises, dependent on site requirements. Management of building security, including access and egress control. Provision of basic reception and customer service functions, including directing visitors and responding to enquiries where appropriate.

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Timeline

  1. Prior information notice · notice 078293-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 078293-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.