--- title: "Lone Worker Devices" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829393" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829393" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829393.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829393.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RIVER CLYDE HOMES" published: "2026-04-14" --- # Lone Worker Devices Buyer: RIVER CLYDE HOMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829393 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829393) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829393.json) ## Summary River Clyde Homes invites bids for the provision of Lone Worker Devices in the Inverclyde area, focused on housing and community amenities. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method, allowing submissions until 28th April 2026. The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying and maintaining approximately 220 devices, adhering to British Standard BS8484 with multi-network roaming capabilities and other specific requirements. The contract includes an option for renewal beyond its initial two-year duration. Interested parties should submit their tenders electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website, with the bid opening set for the same day at noon. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in safety devices and technology services to expand their presence within the public sector. Companies with expertise in supplying durable, discreet, and technically robust lone worker systems are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement is suitable for organisations capable of handling complex delivery logistics and ensuring compliance with industry standards. By securing this contract, businesses can leverage their technical capabilities to strengthen ties with public entities and demonstrate their ability to provide critical safety solutions in the widely covered region of Inverclyde, potentially leading to further opportunities and collaborations. ## Notice River Clyde Homes are seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced contractor to provide Lone Worker Devices for our staff who work within Inverclyde. ### Lot Information Lot 1 River Clyde Homes is seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced contractor to supply and maintain circa 220 Lone Worker Devices for our staff who work within Inverclyde. Device Minimum Requirements - Certified to BS8484 - Multi network roaming SIM to cover the size of our estate (whole of Inverclyde) - Where SIMs and wi-fi may not be available, satellite connection - Worker location updated at least every 10 minutes - Discreet - Durable - shock resistant and waterproof - Capable of 2-way audio - Worker down function - Virtual buddy function - Active listening available from an alarm receiving centre (ARC) - Easy to use management portal The number of devices may fluctuate throughout the contract period. No increase in Unit Rates will be permitted as a result of the number of units differing from that envisaged by the successful tenderer. Interested parties must first evidence to River Clyde Homes via the SPD that they have the requisite technical capacity, and experience to undertake works of this nature before they will be taken forward to the full tender evaluation.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two year duration. RCH may wish at its sole discretion to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further two twelve month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553853 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | April 2030 | ## 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RIVER CLYDE HOMES | | Locality | GREENOCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA15 2UZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde East Central | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 35121000 - Security equipment - 35121700 - Alarm systems - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 72212514 - Remote access software development services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553853 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553853 Lone Worker Devices - River Clyde Homes are seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced contractor to provide Lone Worker Devices for our staff who work within Inverclyde. ## Notice URLs - http://riverclydehomes.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829393 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829393 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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