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title: "CT0831 IP Video Surveillance System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a24c"
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# CT0831 IP Video Surveillance System

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a24c

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a tender process for the upgrade of its IP Video Surveillance System, aiming to enhance public safety measures in Edinburgh. The procurement, classified under closed circuit television services, has a total budget of GBP 3.6 million, funded through the European Regional Development Fund and the council’s capital budget. The tender is currently in the active stage, with bids closing on 12th May 2021. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically, with comprehensive selection criteria focused on economic standing and quality assurance policies in alignment with relevant procurement regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security technology and telecommunications sectors, especially those skilled in CCTV system upgrades and network infrastructure. Companies capable of demonstrating robust financial health, including a minimum annual turnover of GBP 3 million for the surveillance system lot, will find this procurement process welcoming. Additionally, businesses that hold the requisite insurance and have a strong understanding of community benefit requirements will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and smart city ambitions of Edinburgh.

## Notice

Upgrade of the City of Edinburgh Council's IP Video Surveillance System

### Lot Information

IP Video Surveillance System

The City of Edinburgh Council requires to update Public Realm CCTV and has successfully submitted a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) bid as part of the 8th City Programme; Scottish Cities Alliance smart cities initiative. The City of Edinburgh Council operates a Central Monitoring Facility (CMF) at the City Chambers. This facility operates 365 days, 24 hours per day; with 206 permanent cameras and rapid deployment cameras. The CCTV system and fibre transmission which services the system currently is predominantly analogue, requiring an upgrade to digital. Lot 1 is for the upgrade of the CMF and maintenance, it is the intention to replace the entire system and potentially install additional permanent cameras in new locations. The public realm CCTV upgrade will be funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and match funded from the Council's capital budget, the maximum budget for the public realm CCTV upgrade is GBP1,500,000 (inclusive of contingency). In addition, maintenance of the IP Video Surveillance System will be met from the Council's revenue budget. Additional information: A virtual Microsoft Teams event will be held at 14:00 on 12 April 2021 to video record key locations relevant to the project. Please contact darren.moir@edinburgh.gov.uk to register for this event by 12noon on Friday 9 April 2021. The Microsoft Teams event must not be recorded.

Renewal: Maintenance only

Fibre Network

The City of Edinburgh Council operates a Central Monitoring Facility (CMF) at the City Chambers. This facility operates 365 days, 24 hours per day; with 206 permanent cameras and rapid deployment cameras. The CCTV system and fibre transmission which services the system currently is predominantly analogue, requiring an upgrade to digital. Lot 2 is for the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor for the design, supply and delivery of a fully managed private IP fibre network to support a newly digitalised CCTV network. The new fibre must meet today's performance requirements but must also have upgradeable bandwidth to futureproof the network. These future requirements are not known, although future bandwidth growth is expected. In addition to the basic needs of CCTV, the Council will see significant benefits of implementing the proposed solution, including: Accelerate the implementation of 5G; Reduced time to develop Internet of Things (IoT) based solutions; Resilient Transport fibre connections; and Contribute to the Council's smart city ambitions. The Contractor shall take full responsibility for: Solution design; Co-ordinated implementation minimising business continuity interruption; Detailed survey in relation to any proposed installation; Installation, including supply of materials and testing; and On-going support and maintenance once installed. Lot 2 will be solely funded from the Council's revenue budget, there is no CapEx budget for Fibre Network at present; any associated capital expenditure costs must be absorbed into the annual revenue costs. Additional information: A virtual Microsoft Teams event will be held at 14:00 on 12 April 2021 to video record key locations relevant to the project. Please contact darren.moir@edinburgh.gov.uk to register for this event by 12noon on Friday 9 April 2021. The Microsoft Teams event must not be recorded.

Renewal: Fibre Network provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006875-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Lot 1 Maintenance element and Lot 2 Fibre Network will be required in 10 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32231000 - Closed-circuit television apparatus
- 32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras
- 32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system
- 32323500 - Video-surveillance system
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 92222000 - Closed circuit television services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006875-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:483795-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=648570
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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