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title: "CCTV Camera System for GMC Clinical Assessment Centre (GMC604)"
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# CCTV Camera System for GMC Clinical Assessment Centre (GMC604)

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5c5e391-e1a6-433b-b0d8-d4dc7f78ca03

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking bids for the replacement of the CCTV Camera System at its Clinical Assessment Centre (GMC604) located in Manchester, UK. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been awarded on 29 November 2016, with a contract value of £50,000. The contract period spans from 29 November 2016 to 22 December 2017, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract is focused on enhancing security camera technology to better facilitate examinations conducted by the GMC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of security cameras and related audio-visual equipment, particularly those that can provide modern digital systems with high-definition capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in this field are well-suited to compete, especially if they can demonstrate the ability to deliver user-friendly and high-quality solutions that meet the GMC’s accessibility needs during lengthy assessment periods. The collaboration will enable successful suppliers to establish a foothold in the public sector and enhance their portfolio in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

The General Medical Council (GMC) helps to protect patients and improve medical education and practice in the UK by setting standards for students and doctors. The Clinical Assessment Centre (CAC) is an assessment centre based in the GMC's Manchester office and facilitates the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) exams and Fitness to practice examinations on average we carry out 50-60 PLAB examinations per year with each exam taking a maximum of 190 minutes to complete. We have 18 candidates completing the exam simultaneously with each candidate completing all 18 assessment rooms with two rest stations; there is a time limit of 10 minutes per station. Currently there are a maximum of 36 candidates per day (18 am, 18 pm). The CAC Camera System allows the examinations to be monitored and lets the examiner interact directly with the examinees, using cameras, speakers and microphones in the 19 assessment rooms. Each of the 19 assessment rooms has a microphone, a speaker and two cameras one in each corner of the room, diagonal to each other. All this equipment is attached to the ceiling in each room. There are four viewing stations (three working independently) each one with the ability to view any one of the 19 assessment rooms, with one of these being mobile, allowing the examiner to move the viewing station to other rooms for privacy. Each viewing station consists of two viewing monitors, a button panel allowing selection of which assessment room is being viewed and a microphone to speak to the CAC speaker circuit and audio equipment (headphones). When a room is selected for monitoring, the output from one camera is displayed on one monitor and the output from the second camera is displayed on the second monitor. The server rack currently sits directly outside the CAC office. The key objective is to replace the current analogue CAC camera system with a new digital system or similar solution, to improve the overall video and sound quality in the CAC. This includes higher video quality cameras, new speakers, higher standard microphones and four new viewing stations that can all work independently. This solution needs to be accessible, and as easy to use as possible for the operator when used for long periods of time, particularly during assessments that can last around 200 minutes. Additionally, the old system needs to be replaced between the 15 and 22 December 2016 when the CAC is not in use, though these dates maybe subject to change. The new solution must have recording capability or be compatible with a recording solution to meet the future needs of the business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288a98d3-86cd-42ef-aa3f-b98cb88cec64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2016 - 22 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RENARD SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 35125300 - Security cameras

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288a98d3-86cd-42ef-aa3f-b98cb88cec64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288a98d3-86cd-42ef-aa3f-b98cb88cec64
  23rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB139211
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org/

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