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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Tender

07 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council, operating as a central purchasing body, has conducted a public procurement process titled "Security CCTV & Fire Alarm Systems TMC", aimed at ensuring the maintenance, installation, monitoring, and repair of security systems in council buildings within the UK region, specifically in Livingston. This process, falling under the industry category of public order and safety, followed an open procurement procedure. The tender stage commenced on 7th April 2025 and allowed for electronic submissions with a deadline of 7th May 2025. The contract value was estimated at £2,500,000, with a contract award to AFA Fire and Security Ltd on 31st July 2025 valued at £197,170.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in security system services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive solutions for CCTV, fire, and intruder alarms. The procurement process encouraged participation from small and medium-sized enterprises, as evidenced by the submission of 15 bids, all of which were from SMEs. Companies with robust resourcing capabilities and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited for such contracts, where quality and cost-efficiency are critical selection criteria. Additionally, businesses with a structured approach to supply chain management and an ability to adhere to sustainability commitments would find this tender particularly advantageous for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Security CCTV & Fire Alarm Systems TMC

Notice Description

Security CCTV & Fire Alarm Systems: maintenance, installation, monitoring and repair of these systems

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a requirement for council buildings to be protected by CCTV, intruder and fire alarm systems. The current contract is due to expire at the end of Q1 2025. Therefore, a new contract needs to be put in place to cover the maintenance, installation, monitoring and repair of these systems to ensure this protection system is fully operational and effective. N/A

Renewal: 3+1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794405
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558607
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£197,170 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 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
WEST LOTHIAN 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
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFA FIRE AND SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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