Supply Arrangement: Video surveillance equipment and systems

United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC): 46171622 - Closed circuit television CCTV system

Supply Arrangement (SA)

What do we buy

Public Services and Procurement Canada is to establish a SA for government departments, agencies, Crown corporations, and organizations participating in the Canadian Collaborative Procurement Initiative (CCPI).

This procurement tool is used for purchasing video surveillance equipment and systems equipment commonly consisting of:

• Internet Protocol (IP) network and analog camera
• digital and analog video recorders
• control systems
• switchers and management software
• transmission equipment and monitors

We also buy services related to: 

• video surveillance equipment and systems review
• installation
• emergency repairs
• system deployment in and around Government of Canada installations

How do we buy

• SAs are used to buy video surveillance equipment, systems and related services
• 1 bid solicitation is posted for the requirement and open to all suppliers
• Suppliers are typically integrators authorized to sell, install and maintain one or more video surveillance equipment and systems equipment manufacturer(s)
• Suppliers compete by offering percentage discounts off of manufacturer supplied dealer price lists. The suppliers are ranked by discount percentage making it easy for clients to find the supplier with the best overall value
• Responsive offers ranked within the top 3 percentage discounts per manufacturer, within any one of the 6 SAs regions across Canada are issued a SA
• Users normally select the lowest priced suppliers identified within their region, however supplier selection flexibility is permitted when savings to the government are supported by technical, licensing or best overall value justifications

Socio-economic aspects

Not applicable

Value / Savings / Considerations

By leveraging the consolidated business volume through the use of SA, CCPI participants benefit from quicker access to video surveillance equipment and systems, while also achieving economies of scale and cost-efficiency.