--- title: "Digital Switch - Prior Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e1fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e1fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e1fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e1fe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED" published: "2025-02-14" --- # Digital Switch - Prior Information Notice Buyer: LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e1fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e1fe.json) ## Summary LiveWest Homes Limited has initiated a public procurement process titled "Digital Switch - Prior Information Notice" under the planning stage, focused on works related to complete or part construction and civil engineering. Located in Exeter, South West England (UKK), this project addresses the transition of telecoms infrastructure from analogue to digital by January 2027, affecting telecare alarm systems, smoke alarms, and door entry systems within their properties and offices. The estimated value of the procurement is £5,000,000 GBP, with lots focused on the supply and installation of various components. LiveWest plans to issue this tender in early March 2025 via a closed tender process under the Procurement Act 2023. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, telecommunications, and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in alarm systems, telecare, and digital infrastructure upgrades. Companies capable of handling large-scale installations and upgrades of safety and communication systems will find this project especially relevant. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also position themselves as key providers in the critical infrastructure upgrade within the housing sector. The opportunity for multiple contract lots allows for flexibility, permitting firms to bid on one or more specialised areas, enhancing their chances of securing work and fostering long-term business growth. ## Notice By January 2027, analogue telephone services accessed by the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be switched off as the UK's telecoms infrastructure is upgraded to digital connectivity. This has a number of implications for LiveWest and its customers, primarily due to the components in our homes that use telephone lines to connect with the outside world. This includes: - Telecare alarm systems - Smoke alarm systems - Door Entry Systems To ensure that we are keeping customers safe and can continue to provide services, LiveWest needs to replace or upgrade the analogue dependent components on our schemes and in our offices with a "digital ready" equivalent before January 2027. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice only and not a call for competition ### Lot Information Lot 1 The procurement is likely to be divided into the following lots: 1. Supply & Installation of Smoke Alarms 2. Supply & Installation of DAU's 3. Supply & Install Door entry systems 4. Supply & installation of Hardwired Telecare Replacement including some smoke alarms 5. Remove telecare equipment and replace smoke alarms Contractors would be allowed to bid for one or multiple lots LiveWest are looking to issue via a closed tender process at the beginning of March 25, so please indicate whether this tender would be of interest to you. This project will be tendered via the new Procurement Act 2023 and not PCR 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005184-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX5 2FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | East Devon | | Electoral ward | Broadclyst | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems - 31712112 - SIM cards - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 35113000 - Safety equipment - 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices - 35121700 - Alarm systems - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment - 48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package - 48314000 - Voice recognition software package - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment - 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment - 71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration) - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 72720000 - Wide area network services - 80330000 - Safety education services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 14:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005184-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.livewest.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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