TEL L1 DA Jul26 - Durham County Council - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework for the delivery of repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The contract was awarded to Tunstall Healthcare (UK) Ltd and spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £750,000 and emphasizes the provision of goods within the industry category of medical equipment maintenance. The process moved to the award stage as of 16th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses skilled in technology-enabled services and medical equipment maintenance. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability provisions outlined in the tender. Companies with a focus on innovative technological solutions in the healthcare sector could particularly benefit from partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities with Tunstall Healthcare. The contract also presents a stable revenue stream over a potential three-year period, making it an attractive prospect for sustaining and expanding business operations in this niche market.

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Notice Title

TEL L1 DA Jul26 - Durham County Council - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Durham County Council based in Durham, UK have appointed Tunstall as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of TWO years, with an option to extend for a further ONE year. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework. (Contract Award Notice 2024/S 000-000849)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d0fd743-cb35-4e0e-a0e8-a418ce41c4e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a805bae-cf60-453e-a7e7-24267ab2b164
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUNSTALL HEALTHCARE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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