AwardedAwarded 20 April 2026
For the Provision of a CCTV Storage Solution
University of Leicester · Education
In brief
University of Leicester awarded IT and software work to CVL Systems Ltd on 20 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £350,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 10 March 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The University’s existing CCTV storage and video management infrastructure has reached the end of its operational life, resulting in increasing maintenance requirements and constraints in meeting current security, performance, and compliance standards. A replacement solution is required to ensure continued reliability, improved security capability, and alignment with modern technological expectations.
The project will deliver a replacement CCTV storage and management solution, including:
•Storage Infrastructure: Implementation of a modern, scalable appliance-based and/or hybrid storage platform capable of supporting high-throughput video recording and retrieval.
•Recording Management System: Deployment of an up-to-date video management system with advanced analytics and integration capability with existing security infrastructure.
•Operator Software: Provision of an intuitive, feature-rich interface to enhance monitoring efficiency and situational awareness.
•Integrations: Compatibility with relevant University platforms and third-party systems (e.g., telephony solutions, authentication services).
•Decommissioning: Managed decommissioning of the legacy system following a minimum 30-day parallel run of the new and existing environments.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| CVL Systems Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | £645,000 | Awarded 20 April 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 081648-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 035773-2026
About the buyer
University of LeicesterLast 12 months
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From notice 081648-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 December 2025, last updated 20 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.