Planning

PR 41 2025 Exeter City Council CCTV Installation and Maintenance

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement project titled "PR 41 2025 Exeter City Council CCTV Installation and Maintenance", aiming to enhance city-wide surveillance capabilities. This initiative falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, as well as recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The contract will cover installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of CCTV systems, integrating with the Council's existing Genetec Video Management System. Suppliers interested in participating are invited for a market engagement exercise, with responses due by 23rd March 2026. The proposed contract period is from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2032, with potential extensions up to 31st May 2034. The procurement is above the threshold and aims to provide comprehensive surveillance solutions across Exeter, UKK43 region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the installation and maintenance of CCTV systems, particularly those certified with NICEIC, HERS, and IPAF. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the tender is designed to be inclusive for such organisations, fostering competition and innovation. Companies excelling in the integration of advanced video management systems and possessing technical expertise in wireless and 4G/5G transmission equipment stand to gain from this tender. The process is an excellent entry point for businesses seeking to expand their services in public sector projects, allowing them to contribute to public safety and infrastructure enhancements in Exeter.

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Notice Title

PR 41 2025 Exeter City Council CCTV Installation and Maintenance

Notice Description

Exeter City Council is procuring the installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of CCTV systems across multiple locations within the city. The contract covers the supply and installation of IP CCTV cameras, associated wireless/4G/5G transmission equipment, electrical supplies, containment, and full integration with the Council's existing Genetec Video Management System. The maintenance element includes preventative and reactive servicing, fault resolution, firmware updates, and system performance management. The appointed contractor must hold relevant certifications, including NICEIC, HERS, and IPAF, and must comply with all technical, electrical, and operational requirements set out in the specification.

Planning Information

Exeter City Council invites suppliers to participate in this market engagement exercise by reviewing the scope and requirements outlined in this document and submitting responses to the accompanying questionnaire. The purpose of this engagement is to gather market insight that will inform the design of the future CCTV procurement. Supplier feedback will help shape the scope, delivery model, and commercial structure of the final tender documents. Responses should be submitted no later than 12 Noon on 23rd March 2026 via the www.advantageswtenders.co.uk Please note: • This is an information-gathering exercise only. No contract will be awarded as a result of this engagement. • Participation does not constitute any commitment to tender, nor does it affect eligibility for future procurement opportunities. • All feedback received will be generalised and shared with all interested suppliers to ensure no supplier is advantaged or disadvantaged. • All information provided by suppliers will be treated in confidence and used solely to inform the development of the future procurement strategy. • Suppliers are responsible for obtaining all necessary information to complete the questionnaire and will bear any associated costs. • Any attempt to offer inducements or seek preferential treatment will result in disqualification from this exercise. If you have any questions or require clarification regarding the questionnaire, please contact us via the messaging facility on the Council’s e-procurement portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066481
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020544-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,860,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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