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Call Alarm Upgrades (Analogue to Digital): Sheltered Schemes

Descriptions

Red Kite Community Housing is preparing to upgrade the analogue-based emergency community call alarm systems across up to 29 sheltered housing schemes. This project forms part of a critical digital transformation programme in response to the UK-wide switchover from analogue to digital networks by January 2027 and addresses the growing challenges of maintaining outdated infrastructure.

The current systems-comprising call points, lift alarms, fire panels, and door entry systems located in communal areas-are connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) via analogue phone lines. These systems are essential for resident safety and must be digitally enabled to ensure compliance and continuity.

We are seeking to engage with the market to explore solutions that:

• are fully compatible with UK digital telecare standards (e.g. BS 8521-2:2020);

• are ARC-compatible (Appello ARC or similar);

• offer phased and cost-effective upgrade paths;

• allow reuse of existing infrastructure where possible;

• support future-proofing through open protocols and scalable technology; and

• include clear provisions for maintenance and long-term support.

There are a total of around 388 communal alarm connections across the 29 schemes. No dispersed alarm units are in use.

Indicative Timeline:

• Q2 2025/26: Soft Market Testing

• Q3 2025/26: Tender Launch

• Q4 2025/26: Supplier Selection and Phased Implementation

• December 2026: Contract Completion Target

Timeline

Published Date :

16th Jul 2025 3 months ago

Deadline :

16th Jul 2026 in a 8 months

Contract Start :

5th Apr 2026

Contract End :

31st Dec 2026

Tender Regions

Keywords

alarm systems

security alarms

intrusion detection systems

burglar alarm systems

emergency alarms

fire alarms

motion alarms

access alarms

audio alarms

security notification systems

electrical installation

building wiring

electrical systems fitting

internal power grid

circuit installation

electrical infrastructure

lighting and power setup

cable routing

electrical connection works

electrical network installation

alarm system installation

antenna setup

fire alarm fitting

burglar alarm installation

security system works

aerial installation

CCTV setup

receiver mounting

emergency alarm system

intrusion detection install

Tender Lot Details

2 Tender Lots

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Workflows

Status :

Open

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

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Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

PIN

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

Possible Competitors

1 Possible Competitors