Planning

PKC13983 Digital Warden Call System - Request for Information

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Apr 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council is initiating a planned procurement process for the optimisation of digital solutions in sheltered housing, specifically focusing on the replacement or enhancement of existing analogue Warden Call systems with modern, digital, data-enabled alternatives. This tender, titled "PKC13983 Digital Warden Call System - Request for Information," falls under the industry category of general public services and is set within the Perth & Kinross Council area, aligning with the CPV classification of goods. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a publication date of 27 April 2026. Interested suppliers must respond by 17:00 on 18 May 2026. Future updates are anticipated by 29 June 2026.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital systems and solutions, particularly those with expertise in data-enabled technologies for community safety and independent living. Companies capable of transforming analogue systems into modern digital applications will find growth potential in aligning with Perth & Kinross Council’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents in sheltered housing facilities. This is ideal for businesses with innovative offerings in digital communication solutions and data integration, seeking to expand their market presence in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKC13983 Digital Warden Call System - Request for Information

Notice Description

Perth and Kinross Council ('PKC') is committed to supporting residents in sheltered housing to live independently, safely, and with confidence through the use of modern digital solutions. As part of this commitment, PKC is exploring the replacement and/or enhancement of existing analogue Warden Call systems with a modern digital, data-enabled Warden Call solution. PKC is seeking views and information from industry for market research purposes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN notice is being published for market research purposes only. A document providing an overview and high-level requirements is provided. Interested suppliers are asked to complete questions in the provided response form and email this to procurement@pkc.gov.uk by 17:00 on Monday 18th May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830460
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554679
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

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

CPV Codes

35121700 - Alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20262 months to go
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
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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