CCTV and alarm tenders and contracts in Scotland
There are 2 live CCTV and alarm tenders in Scotland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and alarm monitoring contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 2 live CCTV and alarm tenders in Scotland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Varies
- Suitable for SMEs
- 0 of 2 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
Accreditations and registrations
Insurance
- Employer's liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 2)
- Public liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 2)
- Product liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 2)
02Live CCTV and alarm tenders in Scotland
- Maintenance and Repair of CCTV, Door Entry & Fire Alarm Systems 2026-2028Loreburn Housing AssociationScotlandNot statedCloses 4 days
- Provision of Vehicle Telematics, CCTV and Tachograph Solutions 2026 (Re Tender) Aberdeenshire CouncilAberdeenshire CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses 21 days
03Who is buying
- Loreburn Housing Association 1 live tender
- Aberdeenshire Council 1 live tender
04CCTV and alarm contracts: common questions
How many CCTV and alarm tenders are live in Scotland?
2 right now, from 2 public buyers, with 1 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in CCTV and alarm contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. The insurance named most often is employer's liability at around £5m. The accreditation or registration named most often is Professional or trade register enrolment. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win CCTV and alarm contracts?
Often, yes. 0 of the 2 live tenders in Scotland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Security & fire
Guarding contracts usually require SIA-licensed staff and often SIA Approved Contractor status. For CCTV, alarms and fire systems, buyers commonly look for NSI or SSAIB approval, or BAFE for fire. Check these early: they take months to get.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.