Scope
Reference
APX015
Description
***This is a Pre-Market Engagement Exercise*** The purpose of the preliminary market engagement exercise is to inform suppliers in the current market and gain information to inform a potential future procurement.
This Exercise will be used to assist Apex Housing Association in gaining a better understanding of the market/feasibility of the requirements, the most appropriate procurement and operational approach, the capacity of the market to deliver the requirements and an opportunity for the market to highlight any possible risks or issues that may not have previously been considered.
APEX Housing Association is preparing to procure the delivery of a Digital Communication Transformation Project across its portfolio, which includes, - Sheltered housing schemes - General needs Flats - Hostels - Community Centres - Community Hubs - Retail Units - Offices This project involves the replacement and upgrade of existing life safety and building communication systems across 36 sites in total. The systems to be replaced include: - Fire Alarm Systems - Warden Call Systems - Video Intercom Systems - Access Control Systems - Security / Intruder Detection Systems.
Interested suppliers should complete the questionnaire and submit responses via eTendersNI messaging.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026
- 1 year, 6 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 32360000 - Intercom equipment
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 45300000 - Building installation work
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 June 2025
Engagement process description
This PME will be conducted through:
- Issue of this notice and written questionnaire
- Follow-up interviews or supplier meetings where relevant
- Optional site visits or presentations (subject to response volume)
If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority's Preliminary Market Engagement for
this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID
**PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT** DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
Interested suppliers should complete the questionnaire and submit responses via eTendersNI messaging.
Contracting authority
APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION
- Companies House: NP000125
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVD-2259-CJZQ
APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION 10 Butcher Street
LONDONDERRY
BT48 6HL
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@apex.org.uk
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland