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Digital Telecare Alarm Units & Equipment

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for digital telecare alarm units and equipment, aimed at replacing outdated analogue systems at risk of becoming obsolete. The award, valued at GBP 98,500, falls under the services category and involves a direct award procurement method. Located in England, this contracting process was initiated through the Procurement for Housing framework and is part of the "Technologies for independent living" lot. The contract is set to commence on 8 March 2026, with a duration extending until 7 February 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the alarm systems industry, particularly for those specialising in digital telecare and telehealth solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focusing on social value could benefit from similar future procurement opportunities catered to improved independent living technologies. Participation in housing-focused frameworks offers a strategic avenue for business expansion within local governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Digital Telecare Alarm Units & Equipment

Notice Description

To set up a new call off from the Procurement for Housing framework for digital telecare alarm units and equipment supplied by Careium via 'Procurement for Housing (PFH)' Framework - Lot: Technologies for independent living; telecare, telehealth. This is to replace aging analogue equipment that will become obsolete in the next few years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93624628-229b-407b-beb6-5e830f53efa5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c1148e-96cc-43e7-9a68-ce777b586e60
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35121700 - Alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2026 - 7 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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