---
title: "Provision of Critical Arc Safezone security system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000605449"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2019-11-27"
---

# Provision of Critical Arc Safezone security system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000605449

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of the Critical Arc Safezone security system, which encompasses various security and personal safety applications. This direct award, referenced as Internal PPE Ref 5170, falls within the education industry and was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competition call. The contract, signed on 27 November 2019, has an estimated value of £245,000 and is located in Glasgow, UK. The buyer, who plays dual roles as both the buyer and review body, is responsible for overseeing the procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in innovative security solutions, particularly those with unique offerings like the Critical Arc Safezone. Companies that focus on developing high-quality security systems, emergency response solutions, or integrated safety technology would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements, especially those looking to expand their presence in the educational sector. The distinctiveness of the product, as indicated by the rationale for the award, emphasises the potential for growth and partnership with institutions prioritising safety and security enhancements on their campuses.

## Notice

Direct Award for the Provision of Critical Arc Safezone security system. Reference number: Internal PPE Ref 5170

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award for the provision of Critical Arc Safezone security system. This Exemption is required for the Critical Arc Safezone and Emergency Response Solution Critical Arc Safezone is a suite of tools that can be used to enhance security services across and outwith University campuses for all staff and students that opt-in to the service. This is the only product of it's kind that wraps up a number of security and personal safety applications into a single solution set. Direct award made to comply with the reformed EU Public Procurement Directive regulations for single source requirements. Reference: The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 - Regulation 6 Internal Procurement Policy Exception Form completed. Internal PPE Ref 5170

### Procurement Information

Critical Arc Safezone is the only product of it's kind that wraps up a number of security and personal safety applications into a single solution set.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373640 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £245,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRITICALARC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373640

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373640
  Provision of Critical Arc Safezone security system - Direct Award for the Provision of Critical Arc Safezone security system. Reference number: Internal PPE Ref 5170

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000605449

## Provenance

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