Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Connexus Homes Limited
The Gateway, The Auction Yard
Craven Arms
SY79BW
Contact
Jayne Stringer
jayne.stringer@connexus-group.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Mutuals Public Register
8376
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Housing Association
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Scheme Based Solutions
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
As part of the digital switchover, Connexus Homes Limited are looking for a transformative digital solution to replace its existing scheme alarm provision which is not compatible with the new digital standards within existing schemes to ensure it fully functions once analogue services are switched off. This will mean that vulnerable adults across the schemes will continue to have access to this provision without any interruptions in their service.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Flatted Schemes with Door Entry (Mostly Staffed)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment
- 45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Across Shropshire and Herefordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 (7 schemes) - This lot consists of mainly of flats (with some bungalows) with an average of circa 31 residences per scheme. Most of these schemes have communal areas, linked fire alarms, communal door entry systems, and LD1 (Level of Detection Category 1) compliant interlinked fire and heat detection. All existing cabling must not be reused in any part of the new solution for these schemes and all existing visible and non-visible cabling and equipment must be removed, compliantly disposed of and any damaged areas made good (including the removal of any internal or external UAC boxes and the making good of any damage to exterior walls).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Written Submission / Weighting: 45
Quality criterion - Name: Demonstration Day / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Living Bungalow Schemes (Staffed)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment
- 45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)
- 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Across Shropshire and Herefordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 (29 schemes) - This lot consists predominately of bungalows (with some flats) with an average of circa 21 residences per scheme. Most of these schemes have communal areas, although very few with linked fire detection and none with communal door entry requirements. These schemes are classed as 'independent living' so have staff assigned to those schemes and will require LD1-compliant interlinked smoke & heat sensors in each property. All existing cabling must not be reused in any part of the new solution for these schemes and all existing visible and non-visible cabling and equipment must be removed, compliantly disposed of and any damaged areas made good (including the removal of any internal or external UAC boxes and the making good of any damage to exterior walls).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Written Submission / Weighting: 45
Quality criterion - Name: Demonstration Day / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
HFOP mixed Bungalows & Flatted Schemes (Non-Staffed)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment
- 45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Across Shropshire and Herefordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 (42 schemes) - This lot consists of a mix of bungalows and flats with an average of circa 19 residences per scheme. Most of these schemes have no communal areas, no linked fire detection and no communal door entry requirements. These schemes are classed as Housing For Older People (HFOP) so do not have staff assigned to those schemes and there is no requirement for interlinked smoke & heat sensors in each property. All existing cabling must not be reused in any part of the new solution for these schemes and all existing visible and non-visible cabling and equipment must be removed, compliantly disposed of and any damaged areas made good (including the removal of any internal or external UAC boxes and the making good of any damage to exterior walls).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Written Submission / Weighting: 45
Quality criterion - Name: Demonstration Day / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-010350
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Flatted Schemes with Door Entry (Mostly Staffed)
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Independent Living Bungalow Schemes (Staffed)
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
HFOP mixed Bungalows & Flatted Schemes (Non-Staffed)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Careium UK Limited
Aspinall House, Walker Park
Blackburn
BB1 2QE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Companies House
04133585
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £373,587.80
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit