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28 Mar 2024 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Connexus Homes Limited, a housing association based in Craven Arms, United Kingdom, recently completed a public procurement process titled “Digital Scheme Based Solutions.” The procurement falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category, aiming to replace outdated scheme alarms with a digital solution to ensure uninterrupted services for vulnerable adults as analogue systems are phased out. The main procurement category was goods, and the contract was signed with Careium UK Limited on 5th December 2024 for Lot 3, which focuses on the Housing For Older People (HFOP) schemes. The project was delivered across Shropshire and Herefordshire under an open procurement method. The total contract value was £373,587.80.

This procurement process offers significant business opportunities for companies specializing in telecommunications and safety equipment, software packages, and maintenance services. Suppliers capable of providing innovative digital solutions that meet stringent technical and quality criteria would be well-suited to compete. The procurement provides an avenue for businesses to collaborate with Connexus Homes Limited, a central purchasing body, enhancing their market presence in the housing and community social services sectors. Engaging in such projects could facilitate growth for businesses focused on telecommunications infrastructure, fire-detection systems, and the maintenance of health and social work services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Scheme Based Solutions

Notice Description

As part of the digital switchover, Connexus Homes Limited are looking for a transformative digital solution to replace its existing scheme alarm provision which is not compatible with the new digital standards within existing schemes to ensure it fully functions once analogue services are switched off. This will mean that vulnerable adults across the schemes will continue to have access to this provision without any interruptions in their service.

Lot Information

Flatted Schemes with Door Entry (Mostly Staffed)

Lot 1 (7 schemes) - This lot consists of mainly of flats (with some bungalows) with an average of circa 31 residences per scheme. Most of these schemes have communal areas, linked fire alarms, communal door entry systems, and LD1 (Level of Detection Category 1) compliant interlinked fire and heat detection. All existing cabling must not be reused in any part of the new solution for these schemes and all existing visible and non-visible cabling and equipment must be removed, compliantly disposed of and any damaged areas made good (including the removal of any internal or external UAC boxes and the making good of any damage to exterior walls).

Renewal: Capital costs all year 1 and then ongoing maintenance costs to be confirmed.

Independent Living Bungalow Schemes (Staffed)

Lot 2 (29 schemes) - This lot consists predominately of bungalows (with some flats) with an average of circa 21 residences per scheme. Most of these schemes have communal areas, although very few with linked fire detection and none with communal door entry requirements. These schemes are classed as 'independent living' so have staff assigned to those schemes and will require LD1-compliant interlinked smoke & heat sensors in each property. All existing cabling must not be reused in any part of the new solution for these schemes and all existing visible and non-visible cabling and equipment must be removed, compliantly disposed of and any damaged areas made good (including the removal of any internal or external UAC boxes and the making good of any damage to exterior walls).

Renewal: Capital costs all year 1 and then ongoing maintenance costs to be confirmed.

HFOP mixed Bungalows & Flatted Schemes (Non-Staffed)

Lot 3 (42 schemes) - This lot consists of a mix of bungalows and flats with an average of circa 19 residences per scheme. Most of these schemes have no communal areas, no linked fire detection and no communal door entry requirements. These schemes are classed as Housing For Older People (HFOP) so do not have staff assigned to those schemes and there is no requirement for interlinked smoke & heat sensors in each property. All existing cabling must not be reused in any part of the new solution for these schemes and all existing visible and non-visible cabling and equipment must be removed, compliantly disposed of and any damaged areas made good (including the removal of any internal or external UAC boxes and the making good of any damage to exterior walls).

Renewal: Capital costs all year 1 and then ongoing maintenance costs to be confirmed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044e61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060262-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)

72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,001 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£373,587 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Connexus Homes Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAVEN ARMS
Postcode
SY7 9BW
Postcode Area
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Craven Arms
Westminster Constituency
South Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Careium UK Limited

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