Planning

CCTV, Intruder and Fire Alarm Systems

GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE

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Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 16:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Kelvin College, located in Glasgow, is currently at the planning stage of a procurement process intended to consolidate their surveillance and security systems across three campuses: Springburn, Haghill, and Easterhouse. The title of the procurement is "CCTV, Intruder and Fire Alarm Systems" under the industry category of surveillance and security systems and devices. The process is described as a tender initiation and includes a pre-market engagement phase with an important deadline for response by Monday, 16th February 2026. The initiative seeks to combine existing maintenance contracts into a singular integrated system, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in maintaining their fire detection, intruder alarms, and access control systems. The engagement will involve a site visit and a one-hour meeting, which can be conducted either in person or online, and is scheduled to provide further specification information for the procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security and alarm systems to expand their reach in the education sector. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive maintenance services for CCTV, fire alarms, and intruder alarms can leverage this contract to establish a long-term relationship with Glasgow Kelvin College. The procurement demands high standards of service, including planned preventative maintenance and a 24-hour responsive repair service. Businesses that already have a foothold in delivering integrated security solutions, especially those competent in maintaining an asset register and ensuring statutory compliances, will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities and could benefit from participating in the market engagement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCTV, Intruder and Fire Alarm Systems

Notice Description

Glasgow Kelvin College is carrying market engagement for specification information gathering for a system which will include: CCTV, fire detection, intruder alarms, access control systems and call points (within accessible toilets and fire refuge areas). The following elements will make up the Planned and Reactive Maintenance for the three college campuses: A Fire Alarm System (including all panels, controls, devices and VESDA); A CCTV System and Hardware; An Intruder Alarm System and Hardware; Disabled Fire Refuge Points.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Kelvin College (GKC) is a busy further education college in the north and east of Glasgow, with campuses in three locations: Springburn, Haghill and Easterhouse. The College currently has separate maintenance contracts for fire detection, intruder alarms, access control systems and call points (within accessible toilets and fire refuge areas), with different suppliers across the three campuses. This contract aims to combine these existing campus CCTV and alarm systems into one, integrated, cross College system. The following elements will make up the Planned and Reactive Maintenance for the three campuses: A Fire Alarm System (including all panels, controls, devices and VESDA) A CCTV System and Hardware An Intruder Alarm System and Hardware Disabled Fire Refuge Points The College would like to invite suppliers to discuss the type of all-encompassing systems that are available on the market. Engagement will include a site visit and a 1 hour meeting. The key objectives of the maintenance contract are to achieve the performance and building user satisfaction requirements of Glasgow Kelvin College. The Contractor shall apply best market place techniques and procedures. The College are looking for the Contractor to provide the following services: PPM (planned preventative maintenance) service to fire systems, intruder alarm systems and CCTV systems. Upon commencement of the contract, the contractor shall conduct an audit of all system assets and compile an asset register. The asset register will be updated and maintained throughout the duration of the contract. The planned maintenance must ensure all statutory compliances are met: 365 day service, 24 hour reactive maintenance/repair service for all systems with capability of compliance to agreed response times. This PIN is aimed at inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement process, i.e. a site visit and a 1 hour meeting in person or online. Please respond by close of play on Monday 16th February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011511-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35121000 - Security equipment

35125300 - Security cameras

42961100 - Access control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Alice Ng
Contact Email
ang@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416305000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G21 4TD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Springburn/Robroyston
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

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