--- title: "Lone Working Devices" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000743498" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743498" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000743498.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000743498.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-01" --- # Lone Working Devices Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000743498 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743498) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000743498.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council has issued a planned procurement notice for 'Lone Working Devices' as part of operational services involving around 70-100 at-risk lone workers. The procurement process is in the planning stage and aims to provide support systems or devices for alerting managers, calling for help, and location monitoring. The deadline for future notice on this tender is set for 31st October 2023. This tender for 'Lone Working Devices' by The City of Edinburgh Council presents opportunities for businesses in the goods category, especially those providing safety and communication systems. Companies offering panic buttons, two-way communication devices, location tracking, and 24/7 support are well-suited to compete. The procurement process conducted through a tender aims to enhance safety measures for the council's frontline staff in Edinburgh, UK. ## Notice Operational Services in the Council employ hundreds of frontline staff, of these around 70 - 100 staff are classified as "at-risk lone workers" who require support in the form of a system or device that can carry out multiple functions such as; alerting managers to an issue, calling for help, location monitoring etc. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Background Operational Services in the Council employ hundreds of frontline staff, of these around 70 - 100 staff are classified as "at-risk lone workers" who require support in the form of a system or device that can carry out multiple functions such as; alerting managers to an issue, calling for help, location monitoring etc. Requirement - Dedicated "panic" button to Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) - Amber Alert Recordings to allow users to remain in contact with ARC if potential risk has been identified - Two-way communication between a user and the ARC - Accurate location tracking and recording - Fall Detection - 24/7/365 Support - Roaming SIM Cards to maximise connectivity - Long battery life to maximise the time between charges - Lightweight unit fits or incorporated into ID Card holder, on belt or lanyard - On-line monitoring through Web Portal. See tender documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487360 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32571000 - Communications infrastructure - 35113000 - Safety equipment - 35121700 - Alarm systems - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 79710000 - Security services - 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services - 79714100 - Tracing system services - 80330000 - Safety education services - 80550000 - Safety training services ## Release History - 1 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487360 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487360&idx=1 1st September 2023 - PIN CT2964 - Lone Working Devices - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487360 Lone Working Devices - Operational Services in the Council employ hundreds of frontline staff, of these around 70 - 100 staff are classified as "at-risk lone workers" who require support in the form of a system or device that can carry out multiple functions such as; alerting managers to an issue, calling for help, location monitoring etc. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743498 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=743498 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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