Award

Measured Term Contract (MTC) For Electrical Services, CCTV & PAT

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract awarded by South Ayrshire Council pertains to a Measured Term Contract (MTC) for Electrical Services, CCTV, and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) across various properties in South Ayrshire. This contract falls under the General Public Services category and involves essential service work including Fixed Electrical Testing (FET) and maintenance of CCTV systems. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the process reaching the award stage as of 30th September 2025. The contract, valued at £600,000, was awarded to Fortress Security Alarms Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Kilmarnock, and was signed on 18th August 2025. The duration of the contract is set at four years, with potential renewal in February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and security services to expand their portfolios and secure long-term contracts with public authorities. Companies that are accredited under standards such as SSAIB, NSI, SELECT, or NICEIC for CCTV and electrical systems are well-suited to compete. The inclusion of community benefits suggests an emphasis on local engagement and sustainable practices, providing additional growth avenues for bidders who can demonstrate compliance and innovation in these areas. This procurement process highlights the council's openness to engaging with SMEs, presenting an excellent opportunity for smaller enterprises to tap into public sector projects. The requirement for electronic submissions and invoicing further supports efficiency and accessibility for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Measured Term Contract (MTC) For Electrical Services, CCTV & PAT

Notice Description

The Council requires to appoint, to a Measured Term Contract, a suitably experienced Service Provider to carry out Electrical Services, including Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Electrical Testing (FET) and planned and reactive maintenance to CCTV systems in various properties throughout South Ayrshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires to appoint, to a Measured Term Contract, a suitably experienced Service Provider to carry out Electrical Services, including Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Electrical Testing (FET) and planned and reactive maintenance to CCTV systems in various properties throughout South Ayrshire.

Renewal: If yes please include estimate timing for further notices to be published) February 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797565
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540237
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

35125300 - Security cameras

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
February 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTRESS SECURITY ALARMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529295
    Measured Term Contract (MTC) For Electrical Services, CCTV & PAT - The Council requires to appoint, to a Measured Term Contract, a suitably experienced Service Provider to carry out Electrical Services, including Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Electrical Testing (FET) and planned and reactive maintenance to CCTV systems in various properties throughout South Ayrshire.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540237
    Measured Term Contract (MTC) For Electrical Services, CCTV & PAT - The Council requires to appoint, to a Measured Term Contract, a suitably experienced Service Provider to carry out Electrical Services, including Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Electrical Testing (FET) and planned and reactive maintenance to CCTV systems in various properties throughout South Ayrshire.

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