CCTV Wholesale Enquiry Checklist for Dealers and Installers

For a useful CCTV wholesale quotation, send a model-wise quantity list, installation conditions, existing equipment details and the recording requirement. Ask the supplier to confirm the exact model and inclusions against each line. A message that only says “eight cameras required” leaves important choices unresolved.

This checklist is for dealers and installers preparing a bulk security camera enquiry with LiveView. It covers the information needed to discuss product selection; commercial terms and availability need confirmation from the team.

1. Start with a bill of materials, not just a camera count

A bill of materials (BOM) is an item-by-item requirement list. Separate confirmed requirements from items you want the supplier to recommend. If a specification is unknown, write “please recommend” rather than copying a number from an unrelated listing.

2. Match the enquiry to the right product range

For a dealer enquiry in Mumbai, contact LiveView on Lamington Road with your item list. Share the required models and quantities so the team can confirm the scope of your quotation.

For a wired network project, start with the Professional IP Series and include the proposed recorder and network equipment. For an existing system upgrade, identify the installed equipment before asking for replacement cameras. Our IP versus analog CCTV guide explains the basic distinction.

For a remote site, review Solar Surveillance and state whether you need a 4G model, the intended mobile operator and the available mounting location for the solar panel. Ask for the selected model’s supported network bands, recording modes and power requirements. For a Wi-Fi installation, use the WiFi Smart Cameras range and describe the router location and power availability.

For an existing router, read our 2.4GHz Wi-Fi camera and dual-band router guide to identify the network details that need confirmation.

When comparing multi-lens models, use our combined megapixels versus per-view resolution guide to list the required views and recording outputs separately.

Keep solar street light requirements on separate lines. Lighting quantity, mounting conditions and the area to illuminate should be discussed separately from surveillance coverage.

For lighting quotations, our solar street light watts versus lumens guide explains which output, power and operating-mode details to request.

3. Resolve compatibility before approving the quotation

For an existing recorder, use our IP camera and NVR compatibility checklist to request model, firmware and function-level confirmation before approving the camera list.

• Camera and recorder: request written confirmation for the exact model combination, including required audio, recording and remote-viewing functions.
• PoE: ask about the required power standard, the limit on each port and the switch’s total power budget. Port count alone does not settle power capacity.
• Cabling: specify conductor material, intended environment and individual run lengths. Avoid treating every cable with the same category label as interchangeable.
• Storage: provide the recording schedule and retention goal, then request a capacity recommendation based on the chosen camera settings.

As a general engineering reference, Axis’s switch documentation distinguishes per-port power from the total budget, while its camera power guidance includes cable losses in power planning. These references explain the checks; they do not certify a particular LiveView equipment combination.

4. Include the small installation items

Choosing network cable for a PoE camera project? Read our CAT6 pure copper versus CCA buying guide before comparing cable enquiry lines.

Review CCTV cables and accessories alongside the cameras. For example, a junction box needs a physical fit check, and a camera housing needs the correct style and dimensions. Product names or size labels alone are not enough to establish fit. Ask which items are included with each camera and which need separate enquiry lines.

5. Copy this dealer enquiry format

Business name and contact:
Installation city and site type:
New installation or upgrade:
Existing equipment model numbers:
Required camera models/types and quantities:
Recording mode and retention goal:
Power, network and individual cable runs:
Accessories required:
Required date and delivery destination:
Exact models only, or alternatives for approval:
Questions needing technical confirmation:

Before accepting a proposal, check the exact model codes, quantities, included accessories, exclusions, applicable charges and stated commercial terms. Request confirmation of stock and lead time for the specific enquiry rather than treating a catalog listing as a delivery commitment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I request a wholesale quotation without choosing every model?

Yes. Send the site requirements and mark undecided items for recommendation. Ask for model numbers and a clear explanation of any proposed alternatives before approving the list.

Should I combine cameras and accessories in one enquiry?

Include both, but keep separate item lines and quantities. That makes it easier to identify missing connectors, cable lengths or mounting items and compare the scope of different proposals.

Does this checklist specify a minimum order or dealer discount?

No. It is a requirement-gathering guide. Confirm order quantities, pricing and commercial terms directly with the LiveView team for your enquiry.

Ready to send your list? Request a dealer quotation from LiveView with your model-wise requirements and project details.