**PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT** DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TRANSFORMATION PROJECT

***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.