Planning

Digital Switch - Technology Asset Validation Surveys

SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 14:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sanctuary Housing Association is conducting a public procurement process titled "Digital Switch - Technology Asset Validation Surveys," aimed at producing a comprehensive validation of digital switch-impacted assets across England and Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically building surveying and telecommunication consultancy services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement milestone scheduled for 15th May 2026. The surveying of up to 3,000 sites is anticipated to occur over a period of 6 to 9 months starting 1st July 2026 until 1st January 2027. Sanctuary Housing is seeking feedback on its requirements and delivery approach from potential suppliers.

Business growth opportunities abound in this tender, particularly for organisations specialising in building surveying and telecommunication consultancy. Companies with expertise in technology asset validation, particularly those experienced in the sectors of warden calls, dispersed alarms, telecare, CCTV systems, and related telecommunications infrastructure, are ideally suited to compete for this contract. The project’s wide geographic scope, encompassing multiple regions within the United Kingdom, provides a substantial opportunity to expand business operations and footprint. Interested parties should contact Sanctuary Housing Association to obtain further details on participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Switch - Technology Asset Validation Surveys

Notice Description

Sanctuary Housing is in the process of replacing its analogue telephone circuits with digital equivalent services. A supplier (or suppliers) is required to conduct physical surveys of up to 3,000 sites across England and Scotland, during an estimated 6 - 9 month period, validating each site's Digital Switch-impacted assets including: Warden Calls Dispersed Alarms Telecare (TEL) CCTV Burglar Alarms Fire Alarms Lift Autodiallers Barriers and Gates For further information please send an email with subject line "Digital Switch Surveys" to: group.procurement@sanctuary.co.uk We will then be able you with to more detailed information.

Planning Information

We are investigating capability and potential routes to market and are seeking feedback on our requirements and delivery approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068584
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035291-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 3ZQ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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