Award

CCTV Hardware and Software upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Award

08 Jan 2025 at 15:27

Award

18 Dec 2024 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has completed the procurement process for upgrading CCTV Hardware and Software across its Ayr and Paisley campuses. The contract, identified as UWS-2024-101 within the goods category, involves the procurement of surveillance and security systems and devices. The tender process followed a limited procurement method and was awarded on 12th December 2024 to King Communications and Security Limited. This procurement stage has been completed and the contract value stands at £114,000.

This upgrade project, focused on enhancing security through the installation of new hardware and software, offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in surveillance technology, hardware installation, and security cameras. Given the continuity needed due to the cyber-attack recovery, the project is well-suited for businesses familiar with UWS's existing infrastructure, having technical expertise in integrating new systems with legacy setups. King Communications and Security Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been selected for its comprehensive understanding of the campus requirements, ensuring a smooth and efficient implementation.

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Notice Title

CCTV Hardware and Software upgrade

Notice Description

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice for CCTV Hardware and Software upgrade across 2 UWS campuses Ayr and Paisley. UWS is seeking to contract with a single supplier to implement and upgrade CCTV Hardware and Software, including software licenses.

Procurement Information

Compatibility - the goods and services required for this project (upgrade for hardware and software) links with works previously done to recover our CCTV systems post cyber-attack in 2023. Continuation with the incumbent supplier will allow for a seamless approach including software licenses that are purchased. The incumbent supplier has detailed knowledge and understanding of our systems, campus layout and the scope of works required This will also enable the emergency upgrade of existing equipment which is essential for daily operations. Also there was no available frameworks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c900
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000544-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35125300 - Security cameras

51611100 - Hardware installation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483110

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KING COMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY

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