ESPO is a highly successful and well-used public sector purchasing organisation. Many Councils, Housing Associations, Schools, Colleges and Universities, for example, rely on the use of ESPO frameworks.
The Security and Surveillance Equipment Framework is a national framework and includes a range of security and surveillance solutions, which are regularly required by the public sector. Broken into lots these include public and private space CCTV, access control, intruder detection, security consultancy, ANPR cameras and body-worn cameras.
What is ESPO Security and Surveillance Equipment Framework?
This estimated £60m framework has been developed to provide the public sector with easy access to the very best security system suppliers.
Like most of ESPO’s frameworks it is broken into specific lots:
Lot 1 Public Space Surveillance Systems
This is for the consultancy, design, supply, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of public space surveillance systems.
Current awarded suppliers:
SPIE Scotshield Ltd
Openview Security Solutions Ltd
ClearView Communications Ltd
Chroma Vision Ltd
Quadrant Security Group Ltd
Siemens plc, t/a Building Technologies
WOT Security Ltd
Tyco Fire and Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd ta Tyco
Reflex Systems Ltd
Custom Technology Solutions Ltd
V.E.S — Visual Electronic Services Ltd
Stanley Security Solutions Ltd
Lot 2 Private Space Surveillance Systems
This is for the consultancy, design, supply, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of private space surveillance systems.
Current awarded suppliers:
SPIE Scotshield Ltd
Chubb Fire and Security Ltd
Openview Security Solutions Ltd
Marlowe Fire and Security Ltd
Case Group (Holdings) Ltd
ClearView Communications Ltd
Chroma Vision Ltd
Siemens plc, t/a Building Technologies
Quadrant Security Group Ltd
WOT Security Ltd
Tyco Fire and Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd ta Tyco
Tensor PLC
Custom Technology Solutions Ltd
V.E.S — Visual Electronic Services Ltd
Stanley Security Solutions Ltd
Lot 3 Access Control Systems
This is for the consultancy, design, supply, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of access control systems.
Current awarded suppliers:
Marlowe Fire and Security Ltd
SPIE Scotshield Ltd
Chubb Fire and Security Ltd
Openview Security Solutions Ltd
Quadrant Security Group Ltd
Chroma Vision Ltd
Tensor Plc
Reliance High-Tech Ltd
Siemens plc, t/a Building Technologies
Security
ClearView Communications Ltd
Tyco Fire and Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd ta Tyco
Stanley Security Solutions Ltd
Custom Technology Solutions Ltd
V.E.S — Visual Electronic Services Ltd
Lot 4 Intruder Detection Systems
This is for the consultancy, design, supply, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of intruder detection systems.
Current awarded suppliers:
Openview Security Solutions Ltd
Marlowe Fire and Security Ltd
SPIE Scotshield Ltd
Case Group (Holdings) Ltd
Chubb Fire and Security Ltd
Tyco Fire and Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd ta Tyco
Quadrant Security Group Ltd
WOT Security Ltd
Reliance High-Tech Ltd
ClearView Communications Ltd
Chroma Vision Ltd
Custom Technology Solutions Ltd
Stanley Security Solutions Ltd
V.E.S - Visual Electronic Services Ltd
Lot 5 Integrated Security Solutions
This is for the consultancy, design, supply, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of integrated security solutions.
Current awarded suppliers:
Openview Security Solutions Ltd
Reliance High-Tech Ltd
Quadrant Security Group Ltd
ClearView Communications Ltd
WOT Security Ltd
Marlowe Fire and Security Ltd
Chroma Vision Ltd
Tyco Fire and Integrated Solutions (UK) Limited ta Tyco
Siemens plc, t/a Building Technologies
Custom Technology Solutions Ltd
Stanley Security Solutions Ltd
Lot 6 Independent Security Consultancy Services
This is for the provision of independent security consultancy services.
Current awarded suppliers:
Consultive Solutions Ltd
RJH Technical Consultancy Ltd
Cundall Johnston and Partners LLP
SGW Safety and Security Ltd
PTS Consulting UK Ltd
Lot 7 Body Worn Video (BWV) Cameras
This is for the consultancy, design, supply, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of body-worn video (BWV) cameras.
Current awarded suppliers:
Reveal Media Ltd
Quadrant Security Group Ltd
Tyco Fire and Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd ta Tyco
Lot 8 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Cameras
This is for the consultancy, design, supply, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.
Current awarded suppliers:
ClearView Communications Ltd
Stanley Security Solutions Ltd
Openview Security Solutions Ltd
Chroma Vision Ltd
Quadrant Security Group Ltd
When are applications open for ESPO Security and Surveillance Equipment Framework
The current framework (628_19) started on 01/05/2019 and will run till 30/04/2023.
The estimated procurement start date for the new framework is January 2023 with an estimated go live date of May 2023. The framework running for 36 months.
When do applications close for ESPO Security and Surveillance Equipment Framework?
You will have around 4 – 6 weeks to complete and submit your tender once it has been advertised. The full procurement timetable will be provided within the tender pack for the framework, which will also cover deadlines for seeking clarification questions.
How does ESPO Security and Surveillance Equipment Framework work?
The re-tender for the new framework will be advertised. This will be advertised with Find a Tender or you can set up email alerts free of charge for this framework and others Tender Pipeline.
The advert or contract notice will provide you with an overview of the timeframes and importantly your deadline to submit. It will also provide you with instructions on how to access the tender documents or express an interest in the opportunity. ESPO uses https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - This is a portal you register on how to save time and it will only require inputting your basic company information.
Once you have found the tender in this portal, you can express an interest and then have full access to everything you require. Framework specification, instructions to bidders, terms and conditions, pricing documents and company information and quality questions.
You need to ensure the framework is a good match for your business and that you meet the requirements. It is then a case of following the instructions in order to ensure you submit and compliant and compelling response within the timeframes provided.
Once submitted, usually, 6 – 12 weeks later you will be informed if you have been successful with the framework, along with feedback on your submission, which can be very useful for future tenders.
If you are successful you are then an approved supplier for the ESPO Security and Surveillance Equipment Framework! It is important to engage with ESPO as much as possible so you fully understand how the ‘call off’ or mini competitions will work – ultimately how you then win specific contracts from specific public sector buyers. Typically, this would be a buyer approaching ESPO with a security systems requirement. ESPO then produce a mini competition – a specific tender for the works, which is sent out only to the awarded suppliers on that particular lot. It will include quality and price again but is designed to be quicker, as you have already been approved.
Who can apply for ESPO Security and Surveillance Equipment Framework?
ESPO will set out in the tender documents exactly what is required from businesses that want to apply to their framework. This will include financial stability, technical and professional ability, accreditations, experience and track record. It is important you assess this carefully to ensure your business is a good fit.
Please note, from bids received on the previous version of this framework over 75% were from SMEs – so it is designed to be accessible. There were 34 tenders received and the evaluation criteria were based on 50% quality and 50% price.
Bid writing support for ESPO Security and Surveillance Equipment Framework
Thornton & Lowe specialises in helping businesses successfully bid for public sector contracts. We have secured places on numerous ESPO frameworks for our clients, including this security and equipment framework, and others.
Take a look at our Security Tenders page for top tips on how to find and win security tenders.
