Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
Contact
Annabel Travers
Annabel.Travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1546604337
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Public Space CCTV Installations / Upgrades With Planned & Reactive Maintenance Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a Contractor to deliver a comprehensive Public Space CCTV installation / upgrade, commissioning, training, handover and maintenance Service.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
The area of Argyll and Bute
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a Contractor to deliver a comprehensive Public Space CCTV installation / upgrade, commissioning, training, handover and maintenance Service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Design Approach / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Installation / Upgrade & Commissioning Strategy / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Maintenance Protocals / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Training and Handover Process / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation and Future-Proofing / Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment Performance / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
17 November 2025
End date
28 February 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
With two further options to extend, two years and two years, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contract.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Scope to include additional CCTV installation / upgrade, commissioning, training, handover and maintenance.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As stated within the Invitation to Tender document.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
As below
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
The Tenderer should provide its (“general”) yearly turnover of 880,000 GBP for the last three years or the Tenderer should provide its average yearly turnover for the last three years
The Tenderer confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated in the relevant Contract Notice:
Professional Indemnity Insurance = 5M GBP in aggregate for a period of 12 years after the Contract End Date
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5M GBP each and every occurrence
Public / Products Liability Insurance = 5M GBP each and every occurrence
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Contracts Works / Contractors All Risks Cover = Contract Value
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated within the Invitation to Tender document
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 October 2025
Local time
9:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 120 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 October 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Place
On-line via PCS Post-box
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Between four and six years from award
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810093.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:810093)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Oban Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, Albany Street
Oban
PA34 4AL
Telephone
+44 1631562414
Fax
+44 1631562037
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the Find a Tender Service or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.