Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Property Exit Sensor

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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

North Ayrshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Request for Information (RFI) - Property Exit Sensor." This pertains to the industry category of general public services, specifically relating to safety and security equipment. The procurement involves the acquisition of property exit sensors or equivalent devices, necessary due to the discontinuation of NAC's current supplier's product. This process is focused on the locality of Irvine, UKM93. Interested parties are invited to submit suggestions, proposals, and innovations via a questionnaire by Friday, 11th April 2025.

The tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in safety and security systems, particularly those with expertise in alarm units compatible with Tunstall Digital Dispersed Alarm Units. This is an ideal chance for companies that can provide devices with configurable timing, movement monitoring, and secure arming mechanisms. Participating in this RFI can pave the way for future contractual engagements and product demonstrations, fostering growth opportunities for businesses equipped to meet NAC's specifications and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Property Exit Sensor

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking for information on property exit sensors or equivalent. NAC's current supplier have discontinued their Property Exit Sensor which NAC regularly used for service users who are likely to leave their homes and possibly put themselves in danger. NAC require a product that fits the following specification: -A Property Exit Sensor which is compatible with Tunstall Digital Dispersed Alarm Units -It should monitor the door, and movement within the house, with a secure method of arming and disarming the system -Has configurable start, stop, and absence times -Has an arming period to allow carers to exit the property NAC welcomes suggestions, proposal, innovation from suppliers, by completing the questionnaire below and returning to sophieshield@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Friday 11th April 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking for information on property exit sensors or equivalent. The information received will determine whether or not a procurement is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794998
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527297
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

30237475 - Electric sensors

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35121000 - Security equipment

35121300 - Security fittings

35121700 - Alarm systems

35125100 - Sensors

44521120 - Electronic security lock

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrewkerr@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527297
    Request for Information (RFI) - Property Exit Sensor - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking for information on property exit sensors or equivalent. NAC's current supplier have discontinued their Property Exit Sensor which NAC regularly used for service users who are likely to leave their homes and possibly put themselves in danger. NAC require a product that fits the following specification: -A Property Exit Sensor which is compatible with Tunstall Digital Dispersed Alarm Units -It should monitor the door, and movement within the house, with a secure method of arming and disarming the system -Has configurable start, stop, and absence times -Has an arming period to allow carers to exit the property NAC welcomes suggestions, proposal, innovation from suppliers, by completing the questionnaire below and returning to sophieshield@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Friday 11th April 2025.

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