Free template for security installers

CCTV quotation comparison checklist & editable BOM

Before selecting a supplier for a CCTV installation, check more than the total. Download a starting materials list and catch quantities, exclusions and equipment differences.

Download free BOM CSVCompare supplier quotes

No account required. Open the CSV in Excel or Google Sheets and adapt it to your project.

Example items for a 7-camera project

A starting checklist, not a final engineering design. Confirm site conditions and storage requirements.

EquipmentExample qtyWhat to verify
4MP dome IP camera4Lens, indoor/outdoor mounting, night vision
4MP bullet IP camera3Weatherproofing, lens, location
8-channel PoE NVR1PoE port count, total PoE budget, camera compatibility
Surveillance HDD1Retention requirement, recording bitrate and capacity
CAT6 cableAs measuredActual cable runs, type and copper quality
UPS and monitorAs requiredPower load, backup runtime and viewing requirements
Racks, boxes, connectors and mountsAs measuredAll terminations and camera positions

A low quotation may simply omit materials or installation work included in another supplier's offer.

Six questions to ask before accepting a quotation

  1. Are model numbers, specifications and warranty terms stated clearly?
  2. Does the quoted quantity meet the approved bill of materials?
  3. Are cabling, brackets, enclosures, rack and connectors included?
  4. Are installation, testing, commissioning and training included or excluded?
  5. Are delivery, taxes, warranty, lead time and payment terms stated?
  6. Does the proposed NVR and storage capacity meet the site's recording and PoE requirements?

Use the free QuoteGuard checker

  1. Download the CSV template and update your actual materials and quantities.
  2. Import supplier CSV or Excel quotations using the same item codes.
  3. Compare missing items, shortages, extra products and quoted unit prices.
  4. Review the results against original documents and export the supplier questions.

PDF limitation: QuoteGuard currently previews text-based PDF contents for manual review. It does not yet reliably convert arbitrary PDF quotations directly into line-item comparisons.

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