University College Cork has awarded €1.05M CCTV and security services contracts to Burgolarm Security Products Ltd. and Manguard Plus Limited across three lots

University College Cork (UCC), a body governed by public law operating in the education sector, has awarded a multi-supplier framework and contracts for the supply and installation of CCTV units and CCTV and security services in three lots at UCC (Establishment of Multi Supplier Framework of Specialist Contractors for Supply and Installations of CCTV Units and CCTV Contracts in 3 no Lots at UCC). The awarded value of the contracts in this notice is €1,049,489.00, with an estimated value and maximum framework value of €650,000.00, covering burglar-alarm system installation work, surveillance and security systems, security equipment, alarm systems and security cameras, with a duration of 48 months. The contracts were awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

University College Cork (UCC), a body governed by public law operating in the education sector, has conducted an open procedure for the establishment of a multi-supplier framework of specialist contractors for supply and installations of CCTV units and CCTV contracts in three lots at UCC. The procurement covers: Lot 1 – Establishment of Multi Supplier Framework of Specialists for Supply and Installations of CCTV Units at UCC (supply, installation and commissioning of CCTV cameras, connections to existing UCC network, camera supports, speakers, including purchase of camera licences); Lot 2 – Contract for Provision of CCTV/Intruder Alarm Technical Services (servicing, maintenance, condition assessment, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting of existing intruder alarm systems and alarm communicators, CCTV devices, car park barriers and pay machines, updating of a security systems asset register, remote monitoring, patching and network management for CCTV and IP-enabled alarm systems); and Lot 3 – Tender for Provision of Alarm Monitoring Services (monitoring alarm signals from 135 CSL communicators, transmitting over 237 alarm signals across the UCC Estate, daily signal scheduling, daily alarm activation reports, routine testing and unit inspections on site of signals every 6 months).

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). No strategic procurement objectives were specified. The evaluation criteria are cost (60%) and quality (40%) for Lots 1 and 2, and cost (100%) for Lot 3. The estimated value and maximum framework value is €650,000.00. The value of all contracts awarded in this notice is €1,049,489.00. Lot 1 was used to establish a framework agreement of four participants: ADT Fire and Security Ltd., ASA Security Ltd., Burgolarm Security Products Ltd., and TEC Security. Six tenders were received for Lot 1, five for Lot 2, and five for Lot 3. The contract duration is 48 months.

Why This Contract Matters

This framework and contracts ensure that University College Cork has access to reliable CCTV and security services for its campus estate.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Campus Security: Provides CCTV installations, technical services and alarm monitoring
• Significant Value: €1,049,489.00 awarded value; €650,000.00 estimated and maximum framework value
• Long-Term Commitment: 48-month duration
• Multi-Lot Structure: Three lots covering installations, technical services and alarm monitoring
• Multi-Supplier Framework: Lot 1 established a framework of four participants
• Competition: 6 tenders (Lot 1); 5 tenders (Lot 2); 5 tenders (Lot 3)
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared

Contract Timeline

• Date winner chosen: 01 July 2026
• Contract concluded: 07 August 2026
• Estimated duration: 48 months
• Notice published: 21 September 2026 (OJ S 182/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 18 September 2026
• Previous notice: d909ce9c-88e4-4ab4-a14a-175297f9b1a4-01

Contract Overview

University College Cork conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• Three lots: LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003
• Estimated value: €650,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €650,000.00
• Value of all contracts awarded in this notice: €1,049,489.00
• Duration: 48 months
• Framework type (Lot 1): Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Cost (60%) and Quality (40%) for Lots 1 and 2; Cost (100%) for Lot 3
• Winners: Burgolarm Security Products Ltd. (Lots 1 and 2); Manguard Plus Limited (Lot 3)
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 45312200 Burglar-alarm system installation work
• Additional classification: 35120000 Surveillance and security systems and devices; 35121000 Security equipment; 35121700 Alarm systems; 35125300 Security cameras
• Place of performance: University College Cork, Cork, Ireland (NUTS: IE061 / IE053)
• Procedure identifier: 28f1ee58-daa8-42fb-8178-ebead74cba82
• Internal identifier: 1; 2; 3
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: The High Court of Ireland

Lot Structure

LOT-0001 – Establishment of Multi Supplier Framework of Specialist for Supply and Installations of CCTV Units at UCC

• Internal identifier: 1
• Description: Supply, installation and commissioning of CCTV cameras, connections to existing UCC network, camera supports, speakers, including purchase of camera licences
• Estimated value: €650,000.00
• Framework: Multi-supplier framework of four participants: ADT Fire and Security Ltd., ASA Security Ltd., Burgolarm Security Products Ltd., TEC Security
• Winner: Burgolarm Security Products Ltd. (Contract 458294)
• Tenders received: 6
• Tender range: €650,000.00 (lowest) to €650,000.00 (highest)
• Contract concluded: 07 August 2026
• Duration: 48 months

LOT-0002 – Contract for Provision of CCTV/Intruder Alarm Technical Services

• Internal identifier: 2
• Description: Servicing, maintenance, condition assessment, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting of existing intruder alarm systems and alarm communicators, CCTV devices, car park barriers and pay machines, updating of a security systems asset register, remote monitoring, patching and network management
• Estimated value: €339,489.00
• Winner: Burgolarm Security Products Ltd. (€339,489.00; Contract 458295)
• Tenders received: 5
• Contract concluded: 07 August 2026
• Duration: 48 months

LOT-0003 – Tender for Provision of Alarm Monitoring Services

• Internal identifier: 3
• Description: Monitoring alarm signals from 135 CSL communicators, transmitting over 237 alarm signals across the UCC Estate, daily signal scheduling, daily alarm activation reports, routine testing and unit inspections on site every 6 months
• Estimated value: €60,000.00
• Winner: Manguard Plus Limited (€60,000.00; Contract 458293)
• Tenders received: 5
• Contract concluded: 07 August 2026
• Duration: 48 months

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Multi Supplier Framework for Supply and Installations of CCTV Units	650,000.00	Burgolarm Security Products Ltd. (framework of 4 participants)	6
2	CCTV/Intruder Alarm Technical Services	339,489.00	Burgolarm Security Products Ltd.	5
3	Alarm Monitoring Services	60,000.00	Manguard Plus Limited	5
Total		1,049,489.00

Scope of Supply

The framework and contracts cover the following works and services:

• CCTV Installations: Supply, installation and commissioning of CCTV cameras, connections to existing UCC network, camera supports, speakers, including purchase of camera licences
• CCTV/Intruder Alarm Technical Services: Servicing, maintenance, condition assessment, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting of intruder alarm systems, alarm communicators, CCTV devices, car park barriers and pay machines
• Asset Register: Ongoing updating of a comprehensive security systems asset register
• Remote Monitoring and Network Management: Provision of remote monitoring, patching and network management for CCTV and IP-enabled alarm systems
• Alarm Monitoring Services: Monitoring alarm signals from 135 CSL communicators, transmitting over 237 alarm signals across the UCC Estate; daily signal scheduling; daily alarm activation reports; routine testing and unit inspections on site every 6 months

Special Procurement Conditions

• Multi-Supplier Framework (Lot 1): A framework agreement of 4 participants was established: ADT Fire and Security Ltd., ASA Security Ltd., Burgolarm Security Products Ltd., TEC Security
• Framework with Reopening (Lot 1): Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
• No Framework Agreement (Lots 2 and 3): No framework agreement
• Evaluation (Lots 1 and 2): Cost (60%) and Quality (40%)
• Evaluation (Lot 3): Cost (100%)
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winners
• Location: The works are located at University College Cork

About the Contracting Authority

University College Cork (UCC) is a body governed by public law operating in the education sector in Ireland.

• Legal type: Body governed by public law
• Activity: Education
• Registration number: IE0006286E
• Location: Cork, Ireland (NUTS: IE061)
• Address: University College Cork, 6 Elderwood, College Road, Cork, T12 VH39
• Email: procurement@ucc.ie
• Telephone: +353 21 4903514
• Internet address: https://www.ucc.ie

About the Winning Suppliers

Burgolarm Security Products Ltd.

• Size: Small enterprise
• Registration number: 70741
• Location: Cork, Ireland (NUTS: IE053)
• Postcode: T12WY63
• Email: john.mclaughlin@burgolarm.ie
• Subcontracting: No
• Winner of LOT-0001 and LOT-0002

Manguard Plus Limited

• Size: Large enterprise
• Registration number: 169545
• Location: Naas, Ireland (NUTS: IE062)
• Address: W7F, Tougher Business Park, Naas, W9IE 860
• Email: garrybergin@manguardplus.ie
• Telephone: 0879224195
• Internet address: https://www.manguardplus.ie/
• Subcontracting: No
• Winner of LOT-0003

Evaluation Criteria

Lots 1 and 2:

• Cost (60%): Cost at 60%
• Quality (40%): Quality at 40%

Lot 3:

• Cost (100%): Cost is 100%

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 6 tenders (Lot 1); 5 tenders (Lot 2); 5 tenders (Lot 3)
• Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement (Lot 1): Framework agreement, with reopening of competition (4 participants)
• No framework agreement (Lots 2 and 3)
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
• Review body: The High Court of Ireland
• Call for competition terminated: The call for competition has been terminated (contracts awarded)

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The estimated value is €650,000.00
• The maximum framework value is €650,000.00
• The value of all contracts awarded in this notice is €1,049,489.00
• The procurement is divided into three lots
• Cost (60%) and Quality (40%) are the evaluation criteria for Lots 1 and 2; Cost (100%) for Lot 3
• 6 tenders (Lot 1); 5 tenders (Lot 2); 5 tenders (Lot 3)
• The winners include a small enterprise and a large enterprise
• No subcontracting was declared
• The contract duration is 48 months
• Lot 1 established a framework of four participants

Market & Industry Perspective

The Irish public sector security systems market features a mix of small specialist contractors and large security service providers. CCTV installations, intruder alarm technical services and alarm monitoring are essential for campus security in higher education institutions.

Key trends in this market include:

• Balanced evaluation: 60% cost, 40% quality (Lots 1 and 2); 100% cost (Lot 3)
• Mix of providers: Small specialist contractors and large security service providers
• Multi-supplier frameworks: Lot 1 established a framework of four participants
• Long-term contracts: 48-month duration
• Comprehensive scope: Installations, technical services and alarm monitoring
• Higher education security: Campus security requirements

Economic Significance

At €1,049,489.00 awarded value, this procurement represents a significant investment in CCTV and security services for University College Cork. The contracts will:

• Support Campus Security: Provide CCTV installations, technical services and alarm monitoring
• Support Both SMEs and Large Enterprises: Winners include a small enterprise and a large enterprise
• Provide Long-Term Stability: 48-month contracts
• Ensure Service Availability: Multi-supplier framework (Lot 1) and direct contracts (Lots 2 and 3)
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Standardised security systems and services
• Support Asset Management: Ongoing updating of a security systems asset register

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this framework and contracts now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the 48-month duration
• Related Works and Services: Additional CCTV installations, technical services and alarm monitoring
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework participants and contract winners
• Other Irish Higher Education Institutions: Similar CCTV and security services procurements
• Framework Call-offs: Opportunities through reopening of competition (Lot 1)

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for security systems providers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with Burgolarm Security Products Ltd., Manguard Plus Limited and framework participants
• Related Works and Services: Other CCTV installations, technical services and alarm monitoring
• Other Irish Higher Education Institutions: Similar CCTV and security services procurements
• Framework Call-offs: Monitor reopening of competition opportunities (Lot 1)

What Businesses Should Watch

• University College Cork's future procurement notices
• Other Irish higher education security tenders
• CCTV and security systems market trends
• Changes to Irish procurement regulations
• Security technology and alarm monitoring developments
• Framework call-off opportunities

IrelandTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This CCTV and security services procurement is a notable example of Irish public sector procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €1.05M awarded value; €650K estimated framework value
• Balanced evaluation: 60% cost, 40% quality (Lots 1 and 2); 100% cost (Lot 3)
• Mix of winners: Small enterprise (Burgolarm) and large enterprise (Manguard Plus)
• Three lots: Installations, technical services and alarm monitoring
• Multi-supplier framework: Lot 1 established a framework of four participants
• Competition: 6 tenders (Lot 1); 5 tenders (Lot 2); 5 tenders (Lot 3)
• Long-term contracts: 48-month duration

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: 60% cost-based evaluation (Lots 1 and 2); 100% cost-based evaluation (Lot 3)
• Quality: 40% quality-based evaluation (Lots 1 and 2)
• CCTV and security expertise: Ability to deliver CCTV installations, technical services and alarm monitoring
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Irish higher education security requirements
• Scale capability: Ability to serve a large campus estate
• Framework awareness: Understanding of multi-supplier frameworks and reopening of competition

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 60% (Lots 1 and 2) and 100% (Lot 3) of evaluation is cost-based
• Ensure high quality – 40% of evaluation is quality-based (Lots 1 and 2)
• Demonstrate CCTV and security systems expertise
• Develop public sector experience with Irish higher education institutions
• Demonstrate scale capability for campus-wide service delivery
• Monitor University College Cork and Irish higher education procurement opportunities
• Prepare for framework call-offs through reopening of competition (Lot 1)

Key Takeaways

• University College Cork awarded €1,049,489.00 in CCTV and security services contracts
• Three lots: LOT-0001 (CCTV installations framework), LOT-0002 (CCTV/intruder alarm technical services), LOT-0003 (alarm monitoring services)
• Duration: 48 months
• Evaluation: Cost (60%) and Quality (40%) for Lots 1 and 2; Cost (100%) for Lot 3
• 6 tenders (Lot 1); 5 tenders (Lot 2); 5 tenders (Lot 3)
• Winners: Burgolarm Security Products Ltd. (Lots 1 and 2); Manguard Plus Limited (Lot 3)
• Lot 1 framework of four participants: ADT Fire and Security Ltd., ASA Security Ltd., Burgolarm Security Products Ltd., TEC Security
• Winners include a small enterprise and a large enterprise
• No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Lot 1 framework with reopening of competition; Lots 2 and 3 no framework agreement

Conclusion

This CCTV and security services procurement ensures that University College Cork has access to reliable CCTV installations, technical services and alarm monitoring for its campus estate. By awarding the contracts to Burgolarm Security Products Ltd. and Manguard Plus Limited, and establishing a framework of four participants for CCTV installations, UCC secures a diverse panel with the capability to deliver comprehensive security systems and services.

The 60% cost and 40% quality evaluation for Lots 1 and 2 reflects the balanced nature of security systems procurement, where both cost and quality are important differentiators among qualified suppliers. The 100% cost evaluation for Lot 3 reflects the commoditised nature of alarm monitoring services. The multi-lot structure and the multi-supplier framework reflect the comprehensive and flexible nature of campus security needs.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, quality, CCTV and security expertise, public sector experience, scale capability, and framework awareness in winning Irish public sector security systems contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is University College Cork?

Ans: A body governed by public law operating in the education sector in Ireland (UCC), a higher education institution located in Cork.

Q: What is the value of the procurement?

Ans: Estimated value and maximum framework value €650,000.00; value of all contracts awarded in this notice €1,049,489.00.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: Burgolarm Security Products Ltd. (Lots 1 and 2) and Manguard Plus Limited (Lot 3).

Q: What works and services are covered?

Ans: CCTV installations (Lot 1); CCTV/intruder alarm technical services (Lot 2); alarm monitoring services (Lot 3).

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Cost (60%) and Quality (40%) for Lots 1 and 2; Cost (100%) for Lot 3.

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 48 months.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 6 tenders (Lot 1); 5 tenders (Lot 2); 5 tenders (Lot 3).

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

Ans: No, the procurement is not financed with EU funds.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: The High Court of Ireland.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: Three lots – LOT-0001 (CCTV installations framework), LOT-0002 (CCTV/intruder alarm technical services), LOT-0003 (alarm monitoring services).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: No subcontracting was declared by the winners.

Q: Who are the framework participants for Lot 1?

Ans: ADT Fire and Security Ltd., ASA Security Ltd., Burgolarm Security Products Ltd., and TEC Security.

Q: What is the framework type for Lot 1?

Ans: Framework agreement, with reopening of competition.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 650051-2026, OJ S 182/2026, published 21 September 2026.

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