--- title: "Call Alarm Upgrades (Analogue to Digital): Sheltered Schemes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0560a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0560a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0560a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0560a4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RED KITE COMMUNITY HOUSING" published: "2026-05-08" --- # Call Alarm Upgrades (Analogue to Digital): Sheltered Schemes Buyer: RED KITE COMMUNITY HOUSING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0560a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0560a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0560a4.json) ## Summary Red Kite Community Housing, a sub-central government public authority based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, is actively seeking suppliers for the upgrade of analogue-based emergency community call alarm systems to digital across up to 27 sheltered housing schemes. This tender, falling under the "works" category with a procurement value of £780,000 gross, adopts an open procurement method specifically designed for below-threshold open competition. The procurement is currently in the tender update stage, with submissions closing on the 18th of May, 2026. The project aligns with the digital transformation programme necessitated by the UK-wide network update scheduled for January 2027, covering safety-critical installations such as lift alarms and fire panels predominantly connected via analogue lines. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in alarm systems, antenna installation, and electrical installation work. With a 60% emphasis on quality and 40% on price within the award criteria, it is particularly suited for SMEs that can demonstrate high standards in digital integration and project implementation. Companies with the capability to handle phased implementations, integrate existing infrastructures, and provide scalable technologies with future-proofing, would find this project to align well with their business growth objectives. The contract, expected to commence in July 2026 and conclude by January 2027, also promises engagement in maintaining and upgrading essential safety systems, ensuring long-term partnerships for successful bidders. ## Notice Red Kite Community Housing is preparing to upgrade the analogue-based emergency community call alarm systems across up to 27 sheltered housing schemes. This project forms part of a critical digital transformation programme in response to the UK-wide switchover from analogue to digital networks by January 2027 and addresses the growing challenges of maintaining outdated infrastructure. The current systems--comprising call points, lift alarms, fire panels, and door entry systems located in communal areas--are connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) via analogue phone lines. These systems are essential for tenant safety and must be digitally enabled to ensure compliance and continuity. ### Planning Information Suppliers who wish to participate in this market engagement are invited to respond with outline proposals, capability statements, and suggested approaches that meet the broad requirements outlined the document attached to this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice. This soft market testing is intended to inform Red Kite’s procurement strategy and will NOT form part of any formal tender evaluation. Please complete (& return) the attached form in the format provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042358-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | £650,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RED KITE COMMUNITY HOUSING | | Additional buyers | RED KITE COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD | | Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP11 1JU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Tylers Green and Loudwater | | Westminster constituency | Wycombe | | Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 35121700 - Alarm systems - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 09:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042358-2026 - 29 Apr 2026 at 16:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039474-2026 - 29 Apr 2026 at 07:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038917-2026 - 16 Apr 2026 at 14:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034797-2026 - 16 Apr 2026 at 10:54 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034608-2026 - 14 Apr 2026 at 18:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033959-2026 - 16 Jul 2025 at 15:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040647-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042358-2026 8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039474-2026 29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038917-2026 29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034797-2026 16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034608-2026 16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033959-2026 14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040647-2025 16th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637168 1.0 - JCT Design and Build Contract (2024 Edition) - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637169 1.1 - Schedule of Amendments (JCT D&B 2024) - CCAU - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637235 2.0 Community Call Alarm Upgrade (Sheltered Schemes) Specification. - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637236 2.0a - Information on Existing Installations (CCAU) - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637238 2.1a -Sheltered Scheme Equipment Lists - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637239 2.2 - Bidder Validation of meeting Specified Requirements - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637240 3.0 - KPI Handbook for Community Call Alarm Upgrades - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637241 4.0 - Price Submission Document (DCCAU) - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637242 5.0 - Service Quality Questionnaire (CCAU) - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637243 5.1 - Economic & Financial Standing (CCAU) - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637244 5.2 Weighted Tender Evaluation Document - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637245 6.0 - Form of Tender (CCAU) - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637246 Appendix A - Our Mission, Vision & Values - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637248 Appendix C - Data Protection Sharing Agreement - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637250 Appendix E - Contractor Behaviour Charter - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637251 Appendix F - The Red Kite Standard - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637252 Appendix G - The Bar - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637256 Appendix K - Default Notice Template - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637258 Asbestos Management Plan POL031 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637260 Asbestos Management Policy POL026 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637261 Compensation Policy POL021 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637262 Complaints Policy POL010 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637264 Electrical Safety Policy POL027 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637267 Fire Safety Policy and Management Plan POL036 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637268 Health and Safety Policy POL037 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637269 Neighbourhood Management Policy POL064 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637270 Privacy and Data Protection Policy POL052 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637271 Probity & Declaration of Interest Policy POL096 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637272 Repairs Policy POL029 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637274 Safeguarding & Vulnerable Tenants - Modern Slavery - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637276 Safeguarding Reporting for Contractors - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637266 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy POL087 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637273 RKSP1 Staff protection alert form - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637275 Safeguarding Policy POL012 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637619 Accidents, Incidents & Near Miss Reporting Policy POL024 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637618 0. Invitation to Tender (CCAU) - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637620 Appendix B - Non-Binding Partnering Charter - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637621 Appendix D - Contractors Code of Conduct - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637622 Appendix H - Contractor Van Branding - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637623 Appendix I - No Access Procedure - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637624 Appendix J - Rectification Notice Template - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637625 Appendix K - Default Notice Template - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637626 Contract Management Agenda Template - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637627 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy POL087 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637628 RKSP1 Staff protection alert form - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637629 Safeguarding Policy POL012 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637633 Anti Fraud Policy POL001 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=637634 Contract Performance Bond - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=639038 As per bidder request - this document is for the door entry to schemes within this contract. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redkitehousing.org.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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