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CCTV Hardware and Software upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland has completed the procurement process for a CCTV hardware and software upgrade across its Ayr and Paisley campuses. This procurement, categorised under education (COFOG scheme) and identified in the CPV scheme under codes 35120000, 51611100, and 35125300, was conducted through a limited procurement method. This award was made without prior publication of a call for competition due to the compatibility and continuity requirements following a cyber-attack in 2023. The contract, valued at £114,000 (GBP), was awarded to King Communications and Security Limited, with the contract signed on 12th December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security systems and IT infrastructure to engage with academic institutions. Firms with expertise in such specialised hardware and software solutions, particularly those with experience in conducting emergency upgrades and maintaining complex systems, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By participating in such tenders, businesses can demonstrate their capability to handle critical upgrades and forge robust relationships with esteemed educational organisations such as the University of the West of Scotland.

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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-r6ebe6-0000785657
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521358
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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