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Call Alarm Upgrades (Analogue to Digital): Sheltered Schemes

Red Kite Community Housing

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08 May 2026 at 10:53

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29 Apr 2026 at 17:04

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:58

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16 Apr 2026 at 15:12

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16 Apr 2026 at 11:54

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Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 19:28

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Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 16:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Red Kite Community Housing, a sub-central government public authority based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, is actively seeking suppliers for the upgrade of analogue-based emergency community call alarm systems to digital across up to 27 sheltered housing schemes. This tender, falling under the "works" category with a procurement value of £780,000 gross, adopts an open procurement method specifically designed for below-threshold open competition. The procurement is currently in the tender update stage, with submissions closing on the 18th of May, 2026. The project aligns with the digital transformation programme necessitated by the UK-wide network update scheduled for January 2027, covering safety-critical installations such as lift alarms and fire panels predominantly connected via analogue lines.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in alarm systems, antenna installation, and electrical installation work. With a 60% emphasis on quality and 40% on price within the award criteria, it is particularly suited for SMEs that can demonstrate high standards in digital integration and project implementation. Companies with the capability to handle phased implementations, integrate existing infrastructures, and provide scalable technologies with future-proofing, would find this project to align well with their business growth objectives. The contract, expected to commence in July 2026 and conclude by January 2027, also promises engagement in maintaining and upgrading essential safety systems, ensuring long-term partnerships for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call Alarm Upgrades (Analogue to Digital): Sheltered Schemes

Notice Description

Red Kite Community Housing is preparing to upgrade the analogue-based emergency community call alarm systems across up to 27 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 tenant safety and must be digitally enabled to ensure compliance and continuity.

Planning Information

Suppliers who wish to participate in this market engagement are invited to respond with outline proposals, capability statements, and suggested approaches that meet the broad requirements outlined the document attached to this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice. This soft market testing is intended to inform Red Kite’s procurement strategy and will NOT form part of any formal tender evaluation. Please complete (& return) the attached form in the format provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042358-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

35121700 - Alarm systems

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Red Kite Community Housing
Additional Buyers

Red Kite Community Housing Ltd

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP11 1JU
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Westminster Constituency
Wycombe

Further Information

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