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CCTV Installation at Liverpool Wholesale Market

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a CCTV system installation at Liverpool Wholesale Market, awarded under the EPSO 628_23 framework. This contract aims to enhance site security and integrate with the city council’s existing infrastructure, managed by City Watch. The procurement method utilised was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified under Section 45(4) of the Procurement Act 2023. The contracting process was initiated on 11th February 2026, with the contract signed on 9th February 2026, and the value of this active contract is GBP 39,844.33. Marlowe Fire & Security Limited, headquartered in Salford, is the designated supplier due to the specific technical requirements necessary for this project in the Liverpool area, within industry category services concerning closed circuit television services.

This procurement opportunity, though closed for additional competition, represents a significant business growth potential for suppliers who specialise in security systems that require integration with existing infrastructure. The contract underscores the importance of technical compatibility and strategic site security management, offering potential opportunities for businesses that can deliver high-quality, integrated security solutions. Suppliers who have expertise or innovative offerings in the CCTV services industry, and who can demonstrate compatibility with existing systems, would benefit from tendering for similar future projects with local authorities like Liverpool City Council, particularly when utilising established frameworks to fast-track procurement processes. The existing collaboration with Marlowe Fire & Security Limited illustrates a preference for continuity and technical expertise within the regional authority’s operations.

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Notice Title

CCTV Installation at Liverpool Wholesale Market

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council has procured a CCTV system for Liverpool Wholesale Market via a direct award under the EPSO 628_23 framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise for the new CCTV system at Liverpool Wholesale Market is a strategic upgrade designed to modernise site security and secure future operational efficiencies. It is driven by a critical need for integration with Liverpool City Council's (LCC) existing infrastructure, which is managed by City Watch. This compatibility requirement is the primary justification for pursuing a direct award through the EPSO 628_23 framework. Marlowe Fire & Security Limited is the incumbent supplier for most LCC CCTV projects. Beyond this technical alignment, this approach represents best practice in site security management, whilst also delivering financial benefits. The system is expected to facilitate future fiscal efficiencies by allowing for a reduction in static security presence.

Procurement Information

This direct award is justified under Section 45(4) of the Procurement Act 2023, utilising the framework's objective solution mechanism to appoint the sole supplier capable of meeting the technical requirements, consistent with the principles of Schedule 5, Paragraph 6.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012606-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92222000 - Closed circuit television services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,844 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ryan Stewart
Contact Email
ryan.stewart@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARLOWE FIRE & SECURITY

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