AwardedAwarded 5 September 2026
Assisted Lifeguard Technology
Chesterfield Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Chesterfield Borough Council awarded IT and software work to Lynxight Tech Limited on 5 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £140,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 38 months, up to 50 months with extensions, starting 8 September 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Chesterfield Borough Council (CBC) is seeking to procure an Assisted Lifeguard Technology (ALT) system to enhance drowning prevention and improve safety supervision across its leisure facilities. The council requires a complete Assisted Lifeguard Technology system capable of drowning detection, including automated monitoring, behavioural anomaly detection, and alerting lifeguards to incidents.
The system must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Detection Speed: Automated detection and alert within a defined timeframe (e.g., under 10 seconds).
• Accuracy: Low false-positive and false-negative rates.
• Reliability: Operation at or above 99% uptime.
• Environmental Resilience: Must function correctly in humid, indoor aquatic environments.
The system must support all designated council managed pools, including:
• Main public swimming pools
• Training pools
• Any additional areas where water-based activities occur
• Suppliers must specify equipment layouts, coverage maps, and blind-spot mitigation strategies.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lynxight Tech Limited (SME) 4 bids received | £149,340 | Awarded 5 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 064652-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 084164-2026
About the buyer
Chesterfield Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
52Awards
35Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Lynxight Tech Limited1 contract
- Softcat plc1 contract
- Spektrix Limited1 contract
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From notice 064652-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 July 2026, last updated 5 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.