Planning

Lone Working Devices

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Sep 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has issued a planned procurement notice for 'Lone Working Devices' as part of operational services involving around 70-100 at-risk lone workers. The procurement process is in the planning stage and aims to provide support systems or devices for alerting managers, calling for help, and location monitoring. The deadline for future notice on this tender is set for 31st October 2023.

This tender for 'Lone Working Devices' by The City of Edinburgh Council presents opportunities for businesses in the goods category, especially those providing safety and communication systems. Companies offering panic buttons, two-way communication devices, location tracking, and 24/7 support are well-suited to compete. The procurement process conducted through a tender aims to enhance safety measures for the council's frontline staff in Edinburgh, UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lone Working Devices

Notice Description

Operational Services in the Council employ hundreds of frontline staff, of these around 70 - 100 staff are classified as "at-risk lone workers" who require support in the form of a system or device that can carry out multiple functions such as; alerting managers to an issue, calling for help, location monitoring etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Background Operational Services in the Council employ hundreds of frontline staff, of these around 70 - 100 staff are classified as "at-risk lone workers" who require support in the form of a system or device that can carry out multiple functions such as; alerting managers to an issue, calling for help, location monitoring etc. Requirement - Dedicated "panic" button to Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) - Amber Alert Recordings to allow users to remain in contact with ARC if potential risk has been identified - Two-way communication between a user and the ARC - Accurate location tracking and recording - Fall Detection - 24/7/365 Support - Roaming SIM Cards to maximise connectivity - Long battery life to maximise the time between charges - Lightweight unit fits or incorporated into ID Card holder, on belt or lanyard - On-line monitoring through Web Portal. See tender documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000743498
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487360
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

35113000 - Safety equipment

35121700 - Alarm systems

64200000 - Telecommunications services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79714100 - Tracing system services

80330000 - Safety education services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2023Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shane Newell
Contact Email
shane.newell@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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