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title: "Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund - Agile and self-powered public space CCTV solution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000527787"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund - Agile and self-powered public space CCTV solution

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000527787

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council is planning a tender titled "Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund - Agile and self-powered public space CCTV solution." This procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in Ayr, KA7 1DR, UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a crucial information event scheduled for 2nd February 2018, where prospective bidders can learn more about the challenge. Interested parties are encouraged to review the procurement notice for further details and key requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for innovative businesses focusing on technology and security solutions, particularly those specialising in agile, self-powered systems. Companies that can devise flexible, easily deployable CCTV solutions that do not rely on traditional power sources would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful participants will not only have the chance to showcase their technology but also may benefit from 100% funding for research and development costs through Innovate UK's Small Business Research Initiative, facilitating business growth and the retention of intellectual property.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council has public space camera across each of the main towns. CCTV technology is improving, but still doesn't offer practical flexibility required to meet a range of demands that may mean cameras need deployed swiftly and securely. SAC are keen to explore opportunities that truly agile and self-powered CCTV solutions will offer, so it can cater for current and future requirements. The challenge is to develop a CCTV camera solution that can be redeployed to virtually any location, in the least resource intensive manner possible, and be able to operate where no traditional power supply exists. Image quality must be fit for purpose for public space CCTV and relayed to SAC's control room staff, and the camera should be 'future-proofed' to facilitate multiple transmission methods. A key aspect to the challenge is how to get a public space camera 'up there' (and make sure it stays there) without reliance on vehicles with aerial platforms or specialist operatives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council (SAC) has public space camera across each of the main towns within South Ayrshire. CCTV technology is improving, but still doesn't offer practical flexibility required to meet a range of demands that may mean cameras need deployed swiftly and securely for 12 hrs, 12 days, 12 weeks or 12 months. SAC are keen to explore opportunities that truly agile and self-powered CCTV solutions will offer, so it can cater for current and future requirements. SAC's CCTV innovation Challenge is being funded by the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund and will be administered through Innovate UK's Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI). The SBRI initiative provides successful companies with 100% funding for R&D costs and the ability to retain and exploit intellectual property developed. The challenge To develop a public space CCTV camera solution that can be redeployed to virtually any location, in the least resource intensive manner possible, and be able to operate where no traditional power supply exists. Image quality must be fit for purpose for public space CCTV and relayed to SAC's control room staff, and the camera should be 'future-proofed' to facilitate multiple transmission methods. A key aspect to the challenge is how to get a public space camera 'up there' (and make sure it stays there) without reliance on vehicles with aerial platforms or specialist operatives. For further information please contact https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agile-and-self-powered-public-space-cctv-solution-tickets-41305892035?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse. Find out more and register for the SBRI competition at: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/87/overview Sign up to an information event in Ayrshire 2nd Feb, where you will hear directly from the challenge sponsors. Places are limited. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agile-and-self-powered-public-space-cctv-solution-tickets-41305892035

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308050 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 92222000 - Closed circuit television services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308050

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308050
  Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund - Agile and self-powered public space CCTV solution - South Ayrshire Council has public space camera across each of the main towns. CCTV technology is improving, but still doesn't offer practical flexibility required to meet a range of demands that may mean cameras need deployed swiftly and securely. SAC are keen to explore opportunities that truly agile and self-powered CCTV solutions will offer, so it can cater for current and future requirements. The challenge is to develop a CCTV camera solution that can be redeployed to virtually any location, in the least resource intensive manner possible, and be able to operate where no traditional power supply exists. Image quality must be fit for purpose for public space CCTV and relayed to SAC's control room staff, and the camera should be 'future-proofed' to facilitate multiple transmission methods. A key aspect to the challenge is how to get a public space camera 'up there' (and make sure it stays there) without reliance on vehicles with aerial platforms or specialist operatives.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000527787
- https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/87/overview
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agile-and-self-powered-public-space-cctv-solution-tickets-41305892035
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agile-and-self-powered-public-space-cctv-solution-tickets-41305892035?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

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