Scope
Reference
OPEN20251370
Description
Durham County Council are seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide a fully comprehensive service to Supply, Deliver, Install, Commission, Maintain, Service and Monitor Security Alarms and Non-Public Surveillance CCTV Systems.
The Contract is anticipated to be for an initial period of 4 years commencing, 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2030 with an option to extend for a further 2 x 24 months, subject to performance and requirements review.
This Contract covers a wide and diverse range of properties including office accommodation, public buildings, educational establishments including academies, leisure buildings, works depots and fire and rescue stations.
There are currently over 500 security alarms systems, across over 400 venues, and over 150 CCTV systems in scope for this contract. All systems are within the borders of County Durham.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services
Contract locations
- UKC14 - Durham CC
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 August 2025
Engagement process description
Preliminary market engagement questionnaire available to access free of charge by registering on the Open Portal at open-uk.org.
Written responses to the questionnaire must be submitted by 12 noon on Wednesday 13th August 2025, using the Open Portal.
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
Corten House, Dunholme Close
Durham
DH1 5WB
United Kingdom
Email: zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government