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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Smart Thermostat Specification & requirements South Cambridgeshire District Council."
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Smart Thermostat Specification & requirements South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-616bc08c-2f84-486c-9b07-f1da25b26a9c

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is currently conducting a tender process for the procurement of smart thermostats, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in residential properties. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on electrical domestic appliances and heating equipment. The tender has been published on 14th April 2021, with a submission deadline set for 21st April 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence from 3rd May 2021 and extend until 31st August 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, encouraging a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IoT technology, smart home solutions, and energy management systems. Companies that design and manufacture connected devices that comply with CE and British Standards, and which integrate seamlessly with existing heating systems, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will not only benefit from supplying South Cambridgeshire District Council but also gain exposure to a market increasingly driven by sustainability and smart technology innovations in social housing.

## Notice

Smart Thermostat Specification & requirements South Cambridgeshire District Council.Smart Thermostat Specification & requirements South Cambridgeshire District Council. Technical Specification The successful supplier will provide a product with all of the following features and functionality. The successful will: * Be a fit and forget product - with minimal to no attention required by the customer * Provide connected (IoT) Sensors capturing data on property temperature (status, gain and loss), air pressure, humidity, motion and light in one device per property. * Work with all major manufacturers of heating systems in the UK * Provide services to known and established Social Housing Providers in the UK * The device will be mains powered (either 240v or 12v) and not battery powered * The device will use the GSM (mobile phone) network to transmit data and not require Wifi * Data captured by the device will be done so on a constant or near-constant basis - minimum required is every 15mins. * Learn occupancy - e.g. understand when the building is occupied * Optimising heating settings to achieve efficiencies that offer financial savings * Have an easy to use and understandable 'user guide' to inform customers on how to utilise smart technology to its full potential. * Be CE and/or British Standard marked and compliant with all applicable legislation. * Not compromise the integrity of existing warranties on any systems that the solution connects / integrates and or controls. * The User Interface will be touch screen and demonstrably easy to navigate. * The device should be of both ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing design to encourage interaction. * Provide the data captured securely available to nominated individuals with levels of permissions. * Operate as a Data Processor for GDPR and have a Software Services Agreement to reflect this relationship. * Use occupancy data as a basis for appointment scheduling and be able to send appointment prompts. * The device must feature a two-way communication service (device/resident - landlord) * Provide the landlord with the ability to remotely restrict and activate the heating system * Training should be provided to installers without additional charge. * Have a 24-month warranty as standard with options to extend * Utilise external weather conditions and provide insight into the data captured that references this. * Provide risk statements relating to Humidity, Under/Overheating, Abandonment, Fuel Poverty and Mould on a property level basis. * Provide access to a portfolio level dashboard enabling a strategic view of property portfolio * Have a mapping feature that geospatially represents the property portfolio on a live basis * Provide detailed and aggregated metrics about data captured on a per property basis and apply risk statement to this data * Provide notifications to the landlord relating to the risks identified above * Be manufactured in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192c3654-a602-4193-ae4c-14ef6321c99f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 May 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances
- 39715200 - Heating equipment

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192c3654-a602-4193-ae4c-14ef6321c99f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192c3654-a602-4193-ae4c-14ef6321c99f
  14th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=237840f3-2b9d-eb11-810c-005056b64545
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