Tender

Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarms

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 16:25

Planning

31 Mar 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is actively conducting a public procurement process for a "Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarms" solution, positioned within the services industry with specific focus on health and safety and security equipment. This process is currently in the tender stage, following an initial planning phase. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 13th February 2026, and the award period concluding on 9th March 2026, with the actual contract execution set to commence on 8th April 2026. The procurement method is open, encouraging a broad range of potential applicants, and submissions are facilitated electronically through the Open e-tendering platform. The initiative underscores Newcastle City Council’s commitment to enhancing staff protection across its various service areas in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as specified in the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in electrical and safety equipment, surveillance systems, telecommunications services, and health and safety are ideally positioned to submit competitive bids, leveraging their expertise to meet the Council’s operational protection requirements. By participating, firms can expand their service offerings and establish partnerships with a significant public authority, potentially resulting in a contract lasting until 2028 with opportunities for renewal extending up to 2031. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for growth for companies poised to provide innovative and comprehensive security solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarms

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is seeking to procure a comprehensive Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarm Solution to support our commitment to staff protection and compliance with health and safety requirements across multiple service areas within the Council. Suppliers can find details and express interest via the Open e-tendering platform: https://www.open-uk.org/ You can find it by searching for project reference: 008979 This tender links to UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - 2025/S 000-011969

Planning Information

Newcastle City Council requires Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarm solutions as part of our commitment to staff protection and health and safety requirements across multiple service areas within the council. We will be conducting market testing during the first two weeks in April 2025. We will be arranging for presentations from up to 6 suppliers. This is so we can explore the latest products and solutions available. The presentations will be via Microsoft Teams, and they will 60 minutes long including questions. Key details: Format: Microsoft Teams Duration: Up to 1 hour (including Q&A) Suppliers: Up to 6 slots available The opportunity will be advertised through Open: https://www.open-uk.org/ and your key contact is: sophie.hendry@newcastle.gov.uk to register interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085096-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

35113000 - Safety equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

64200000 - Telecommunications services

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2027-10-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sophie.hendry@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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