Planning

Expression of Interest - Alarm Receiving Centre Upgrade Project

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jan 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Expression of Interest - Alarm Receiving Centre Upgrade Project" in the works category, focusing on alarm system and antenna installation. This project involves upgrading digital communicators for fire, intruder, lift alarms, and plant monitoring across the region code UKE. The procurement process aims to ensure compatibility with existing BS5979/BS9518 Alarm Receiving Centre software, Bold Gemini. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 31 March 2025 for further information on the tender.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of alarm systems, particularly those with capabilities in dual-path signalling, IP, GPRS, and compliance with various British and European standards. The procurement aims to replace approximately 400 communicators, making it a promising opportunity for firms experienced in alarm-monitoring services and those capable of providing robust, compliant solutions. Companies with experience in providing digital communicators that can utilise both council-supplied and supplier SIM cards would be well-suited to compete for this project, facilitating business growth in the security and alarm systems sector.

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Notice Title

Expression of Interest - Alarm Receiving Centre Upgrade Project

Notice Description

Bradford Council are seeking expressions of interest to replace our existing digital communicators for our fire, intruder, lift alarms and plant monitoring. The system will comprise the supply only of a digital communicator and receiving equipment shall meet the requirements of EN50136-1-1 and EN50136-2-1 and where appropriate to meet PD6669:2017. Bradford Council owns and operates a BS5979/BS9518 Alarm Receiving Centre, and the system shall be fully compatible with Bradford Councils current ARC receiving software, Bold Gemini. We currently have approximately 400 communicators in use. The units shall comprise dule path signalling utilising IP and GPRS and shall be capable of signalling the existing ARC software should one or both paths fail. The units shall be capable of reporting in CID, SIA and data capture. The units shall be capable of utilising council supplied SIM cards or suppliers SIM cards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bradford Council are seeking expressions of interest to replace our existing digital communicators for our fire, intruder, lift alarms and plant monitoring. The system will comprise the supply only of a digital communicator and receiving equipment shall meet the requirements of EN50136-1-1 and EN50136-2-1 and where appropriate to meet PD6669:2017. Bradford Council owns and operates a BS5979/BS9518 Alarm Receiving Centre, and the system shall be fully compatible with Bradford Councils current ARC receiving software, Bold Gemini. We currently have approximately 400 communicators in use. The units shall comprise dule path signalling utilising IP and GPRS and shall be capable of signalling the existing ARC software should one or both paths fail. The units shall be capable of reporting in CID, SIA and data capture. The units shall be capable of utilising council supplied SIM cards or suppliers SIM cards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000863-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

35121700 - Alarm systems

45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07483984697

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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