CCTV Shared Service Control Room Upgrade

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    "description": "This contract covers the urgent and essential upgrade of the Council\u0027s CCTV Shared Service Control Room. The upgrade includes:\n\u2022\tDeployment of Veracity Viewscape v11 Video Management System (VMS)\n\u2022\tInstallation of Windows 11-compatible hardware and associated infrastructure\n\u2022\tMigration of all existing system configurations, user profiles, and third-party integrations\n\u2022\tOperator training and post-installation support\nThe upgrade ensures the continued secure operation of a critical public safety infrastructure ahead of Microsoft\u0027s October 2025 end-of-life for Windows 10",
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    "procurementMethodRationale": "The direct award to DSSL Group Ltd is justified under Section 41(1)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023, as competition is not reasonably practicable due to the following technical and security considerations:\n1. Security and Continuity of Service\n\u2022\tThe CCTV system is a 24/7 mission-critical platform integrated with law enforcement, emergency services, and national security feeds.\n\u2022\tDSSL is the incumbent provider with full knowledge of the secure network design, encryption configurations, and access protocols. Introducing a third party would pose an unacceptable risk to system integrity, public safety, and legal compliance (GDPR, DPA 2018).\n2. Incumbent-Specific Configuration\n\u2022\tThe current VMS (Veracity Viewscape) has been heavily customised by DSSL, including bespoke integrations with ANPR, Help Points, and emergency interfaces.\n\u2022\tAttempting to replicate these configurations with a different supplier would introduce significant technical and operational risk, including loss of undocumented institutional knowledge.\n3. Warranty, Compliance, and Liability\n\u2022\tDSSL holds full responsibility for system warranty and SSAIB-certified compliance. Use of another provider would invalidate current warranties and split liability across suppliers - a scenario which could compromise support and audit-readiness.\n4. Access to Secure Data and Environments\n\u2022\tThe upgrade involves access to sensitive video footage, secure control rooms, and law enforcement data.\n\u2022\tDSSL\u0027s personnel are pre-cleared, trained, and authorised under existing security protocols. Vetting a new supplier would incur delays and compliance risks.\n5. Value for Money\nIt will be difficult to get an alternative provider in to do the upgrade. the only alternative will be the purchase a totally new system which will cost at least 400% of the current price added to the risk of service disruption. This service is an upgrade of an existing system already being used by the Council, hence the need for a direct award.\n\u2022\tDSSL\u0027s proposal ensures full backward compatibility, minimal retraining, no downtime, and the most cost-efficient route to maintaining operational continuity.",
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