Tender Call Alarm Upgrades (Analogue to Digital): Sheltered Schemes Red Kite Community Housing
Description
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switchover from analogue to digital networks by January 2027 and addresses the growing challenges of maintaining outdated infrastructure.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.
Total value (estimated)
- £650,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 July 2026 to 30 January 2027
- 6 months, 18 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45312000 – Alarm system and antenna installation work
- 35121700 – Alarm systems
- 45310000 – Electrical installation work
Contract locations
- UK – United Kingdom
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated within the tender documentation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 April 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Weighting |
As stated within the tender documentation. 60% Quality, 40% Price |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Price Weighting |
As stated within the tender documentation. 60% Quality, 40% Price |
Price | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Red Kite Community Housing
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQNL-4784-QYHP
Hampden Court
High Wycombe
HP11 1JU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sam Taylor-Green
Telephone: +441494476100
Email: procurement@redkitehousing.org.uk
Website: http://www.redkitehousing.org.uk
Region: UKJ13 – Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government