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Lone Worker Devices

River Clyde Homes

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14 Apr 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

River Clyde Homes invites bids for the provision of Lone Worker Devices in the Inverclyde area, focused on housing and community amenities. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method, allowing submissions until 28th April 2026. The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying and maintaining approximately 220 devices, adhering to British Standard BS8484 with multi-network roaming capabilities and other specific requirements. The contract includes an option for renewal beyond its initial two-year duration. Interested parties should submit their tenders electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website, with the bid opening set for the same day at noon.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in safety devices and technology services to expand their presence within the public sector. Companies with expertise in supplying durable, discreet, and technically robust lone worker systems are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement is suitable for organisations capable of handling complex delivery logistics and ensuring compliance with industry standards. By securing this contract, businesses can leverage their technical capabilities to strengthen ties with public entities and demonstrate their ability to provide critical safety solutions in the widely covered region of Inverclyde, potentially leading to further opportunities and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lone Worker Devices

Notice Description

River Clyde Homes are seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced contractor to provide Lone Worker Devices for our staff who work within Inverclyde.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes is seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced contractor to supply and maintain circa 220 Lone Worker Devices for our staff who work within Inverclyde. Device Minimum Requirements - Certified to BS8484 - Multi network roaming SIM to cover the size of our estate (whole of Inverclyde) - Where SIMs and wi-fi may not be available, satellite connection - Worker location updated at least every 10 minutes - Discreet - Durable - shock resistant and waterproof - Capable of 2-way audio - Worker down function - Virtual buddy function - Active listening available from an alarm receiving centre (ARC) - Easy to use management portal The number of devices may fluctuate throughout the contract period. No increase in Unit Rates will be permitted as a result of the number of units differing from that envisaged by the successful tenderer. Interested parties must first evidence to River Clyde Homes via the SPD that they have the requisite technical capacity, and experience to undertake works of this nature before they will be taken forward to the full tender evaluation.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two year duration. RCH may wish at its sole discretion to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further two twelve month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829393
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553853
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

35121700 - Alarm systems

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71317200 - Health and safety services

72212514 - Remote access software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
River Clyde Homes
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 2UZ
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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