How to win: Replacement CCTV System

About this contract

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is seeking to replace and modernise its existing CCTV infrastructure with a scalable, enterprise-grade video management system to enhance the safety, security and operational resilience of the University estate. The University estate includes academic buildings, student accommodation, public areas, access routes, vehicle routes, car parks, open campus environment and a working farm. The CCTV system forms a critical component of the University's security infrastructure and supports the work of the Security and Welfare team in monitoring incidents, assisting investigations and maintaining a safe campus environment. The preferred solution is Avigilon Unity Enterprise video management platform by Motorola. The appointed Supplier will be responsible for the design, supply, installation, configuration, commissioning and ongoing support of the new CCTV system across the University estate. The contract is expected to last 5 years. There will be two site visit opportunities offered as group sessions (meaning that there will be competing suppliers in attendance in each group). Bidders are requested to limit the attendees to a maximum of 3 personnel.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £250,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 1 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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