--- title: "Campus Communication, Lockdown & Emergency Notification System for Ayrshire College" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838894" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838894" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838894.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838894.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AYRSHIRE COLLEGE" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Campus Communication, Lockdown & Emergency Notification System for Ayrshire College Buyer: AYRSHIRE COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838894 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838894) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838894.json) ## Summary Ayrshire College, located in Kilmarnock, is seeking proposals for the implementation of a Campus Communication, Lockdown & Emergency Notification System. This tender falls under the education industry category, with procurement focused on goods. The system is intended to serve as a core safety infrastructure across Ayrshire College campuses in Ayr, Kilmarnock, and Kilwinning. Using an open procurement method, the tender is currently at the tender stage, ending on 25th August 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £80,000, and the procurement process involves a written submission method. The contract duration is specified at two years, with potential extensions for an additional two-year period. This opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses specializing in communication systems, safety infrastructure, and integrated mass communication technologies. Organisations with expertise in delivering robust and scalable safety systems would be well-suited to provide the College with a solution that ensures rapid and clear communication for the safeguarding of its campuses. Furthermore, businesses that can meet detailed technical specifications within a competitive tender are encouraged to participate. This tender could not only enhance the service provider's portfolio but also solidify its reputation in the educational sector as a trusted partner in safety and communication technology solutions. ## Notice Ayrshire College is seeking a company to provide a modern, integrated mass communication system capable of delivering fast, clear and targeted communication to ensure the safety of staff and students and effective operation on each of its campuses in Ayr, Kilmarnock and Kilwinning. The system must function as a critical safety infrastructure, embedded within the College's health, safety, and safeguarding framework, rather than as a standalone communication tool. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Ayrshire College is seeking a company to provide a modern, integrated mass communication system capable of delivering fast, clear and targeted communication to ensure the safety of staff and students and effective operation on each of its campuses in Ayr, Kilmarnock and Kilwinning. The system must function as a critical safety infrastructure, embedded within the College's health, safety, and safeguarding framework, rather than as a standalone communication tool. Renewal: The contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend for 2 further 12-month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561579 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | AYRSHIRE COLLEGE | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA1 3HY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412000 - Communications network ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561579 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561579 Campus Communication, Lockdown & Emergency Notification System for Ayrshire College - Ayrshire College is seeking a company to provide a modern, integrated mass communication system capable of delivering fast, clear and targeted communication to ensure the safety of staff and students and effective operation on each of its campuses in Ayr, Kilmarnock and Kilwinning. The system must function as a critical safety infrastructure, embedded within the College's health, safety, and safeguarding framework, rather than as a standalone communication tool. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838894 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=838894 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838894 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838894. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838894.json.