Tayside Mobile Custody Unit

Tender description

This Prior Information Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the provision of a Mobile Custody Suite, to be situated in the Tayside region. The RFI contains high level information regarding the contract requirements, and a questionnaire. The outline requirement is for: -20 Legally Compliant Custody Cells. Cells and toilets to be antiligature MOJ compliant and of robust construction -Two standard charge bars and one discrete charge bar -Showers for people in custody -Medical Room -Virtual Court Room -Fingerprint and intoximeter room -Solicitor consultation room -Two interview rooms -Refreshment / canteen for staff -Office space -Toilets for staff Lot 1: The scope of any future procurement exercise has not yet been fully defined. The information received from this RFI will be used to help gauge market interest, any new entrants to the market and shape the procurement strategy. Requirement Background/Overview of Overall Requirement The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement for Mobile Custody Unit to be supplied and delivered onsite in the Tayside region of Scotland. This request is initially for scoping of the market on availability of solution and timescales. It is expected that we will require the supply of the unit(s) with the option of the ground working and provisions to facilitate it. the unit is to be configurable in nature with the ability to transport in part or whole to other sites when required. Outline Specification -20 Legally Compliant Custody Cells. Cells and toilets to be antiligature MOJ compliant and of robust construction -Two standard charge bars and one discrete charge bar -Showers for people in custody -Medical Room -Virtual Court Room -Fingerprint and intoximeter room -Solicitor consultation room -Two interview rooms -Refreshment / canteen for staff -Office space -Toilets for staff Outline Spec for Area Required and advice on the following: -Site Survey(s) -Ground work investigation(s) -Engineering advice / services -Design -Planning application -Building warrant -Construct (offsite or onsite) and Install -Hook-up to existing utilities at site or alternative provision -Commissioning This is a general overview and may be subject to change prior to the issue of the tender documents. It is anticipated that any resultant procurement exercise would result in the award of a contract to a single Contractor.. Please see attached RFI document