Provision of Independent Technical Security Consultancy Services

Description

National Galleries Scotland (NGS) “The Authority” wish to award a contract for the Provision of Independent Technical Security Consultancy Services to a single Consultant.
The objective of the tender is to contract a Technical Security Expert to develop a technical specification roadmap that enables NGS to develop and deliver an updated and integrated security infrastructure, with adaptive functionality taking into account anticipated developments within the security systems industry. The security infrastructure should provide an efficient and effective security system for NGS that minimizes downtime of existing systems and ensures the safety and security of NGS's assets and personnel.
The contract scope includes an initial contract Phase 1 with an optional Phase 2 to be commissioned at NGS’ discretion.
For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents.
The Contractor must have a clear understanding of the contract requirements and the organisational needs of NGS.
There is no commitment to a minimum spend over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum spend is guaranteed.
There is no commitment to a minimum level of work over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum level of work is guaranteed.
The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required.
In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Contractor and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Contractors.