Tender

Provision of Public Space CCTV: Cameras and Management Software

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is conducting an open procurement process for the "Provision of Public Space CCTV: Cameras and Management Software" to modernise public space surveillance systems. The procurement, categorised under repair and maintenance services of security equipment, aims to ensure ongoing operational reliability with a blend of planned preventive and reactive maintenance. Located in Argyll and Bute, UK, the procurement involves a comprehensive CCTV installation and maintenance service. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by the 2nd of March, 2026. The process, grounded in the EU Directive 2014/24/EU legal basis, presents community benefits aligned with the council's objectives. Interested suppliers should electronically submit their responses, with the bid validity extending up to 3600 days, and awards being planned shortly after bids close. The initial contract period is set for approximately four years with potential extensions.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security systems, especially those with expertise in CCTV technologies, software management, and equipment maintenance. Suitable candidates are likely those with experience in offering comprehensive services spanning installation to training and handover, along with necessary maintenance protocols. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a local authority. Given the contract's substantial monetary value and multi-year tenure, it promises steady business growth for companies capable of meeting Argyll and Bute Council's rigorous economic criteria, including an average annual turnover of £340,000, and procuring the necessary insurance covers before the contract commencement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Public Space CCTV: Cameras and Management Software

Notice Description

3.2.1 The overarching aim of this Service is to modernise and future-proof the Council's public space surveillance infrastructure through the installation of CCTV systems while ensuring ongoing operational reliability through PPM and Reactive Maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a Contractor to deliver a comprehensive Public Space CCTV installation / upgrade, commissioning, training, handover and maintenance Service.

Options: Scope to include additional CCTV installation / upgrade, commissioning, training, handover and maintenance.

Renewal: The duration in months is an estimate. The Contract shall continue to run for a period of four years from the date on which the first site is accepted, with two optional extension periods of two years each, subject to budget and the Council been satisfied of the Contractor's performance. Further information is within the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06131a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008511-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£328,408 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£328,408 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between four and six years from award

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Annabel Travers
Contact Email
annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604337

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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