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Babergh District Council

Babergh Warden Call & Door Security Request For Quote - AWARD

Security & DefenceCPV 35000000 35100000 50000000 50600000 35120000
Value£150k
Deadline6 Dec 2023
Published9 May 2024
RegionUK-wide
Timeline
Published 9 May 2024ClosedCloses 6 Dec 2023
Contract value in context
£150ktotal contract value
median £210k
this tender£0£17.6m

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The brief

1.1.

This specification details the design, installation and operational performance of a Warden Call communication system specifically designed for installation in accommodation occupied by elderly tenants in Mid Suffolk District Council (MSDC) owned Sheltered Schemes.

1.2.

The system shall be designed / installed to ensure simple and fail safe operation from both the Scheme Manager and the tenants' point of view.

The system shall also be designed for ease of installation and service.

1.3.

The equipment shall be operated by a Scheme Manager and shall be capable of operating in one of three modes: o ON SITE - The Scheme Manager is local to the site and operates the system using a remote mobile master unit which does not require electrical connection to the site wiring. o LOCAL OFF SITE - No local warden is available, but a remote warden facility can operate the system using an IP digital data link to a standard or mobile telephone. o OFF SITE TO CENTRAL STATION - No local warden is available, all alarms are reported using an IP digital data link, to a centralised and permanently manned facility.

1.4.

The same telephone interface shall be used for LOCAL OFF SITE and CENTRAL STATION connections.

A standard system will consist of three main elements: a) The central control unit b) The tenant's intercom unit c) The Scheme Manager remote master unit (DECT handset) d) Door entry facility for both tenant's and Scheme Manager 1.5.

The system shall be compatible with existing central station equipment manufactured by other leading companies.

1.6.

The equipment shall be fully approved to meet European Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and shall be certified and marked with the CE mark, or equivalent British standards.

A copy of the Technical Construction File (TCF) relating to the standards shall be available for inspection at any time.

1.7.

The manufacturer shall undertake to supply training and spare parts to any nominated company of an appropriate technical and commercial standing on a regular basis.

1.8.

All existing and redundant equipment will be removed by the contractor and building fabric made good to match existing including any fire stopping.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The system shall be designed / installed

The system shall be designed / installed to ensure simple and fail safe operation from both the Scheme Manager and the tenants' point of view.

02

The system shall also be designed

The system shall also be designed for ease of installation and service.

03

The equipment shall be operated by

The equipment shall be operated by a Scheme Manager and shall be capable of operating in one of three modes:.

04

The same telephone interface shall be used

The same telephone interface shall be used for LOCAL OFF SITE and CENTRAL STATION connections.

05

The system shall be compatible with existing

The system shall be compatible with existing central station equipment manufactured by other leading companies.

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Stage
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IT-368-17306-09102023-483 - AWARD
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