Award

TEL L1 DA Mar26 Chiptech - Sefton Arc Careline - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Northern Housing Consortium Limited, based in Sunderland, as the buying organisation, awarding the contract titled "TEL L1 DA Mar26 Chiptech - Sefton Arc Careline" to Chiptech International Ltd. Located in Bootle, UK, this contract is aimed at providing Technology Enabled Lives services under the framework agreement of the Northern Housing Consortium. It falls within the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment category, with the procurement method specified as selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 30th March 2026 and concludes on 29th March 2027, with a total value of £270,000. The award stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Chiptech International Ltd on 26th February 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical equipment services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete under this framework, benefiting from predictable, structured work within a specified period. Companies located in or servicing the Bootle area can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence in the health and care technology sector, given the availability of extension options for up to two additional years. Engaging in this procurement can solidify reputations and increase service reliability in providing critical care technology services.

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Notice Title

TEL L1 DA Mar26 Chiptech - Sefton Arc Careline - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Sefton ARC Careline based in Bootle, UK have appointed Chiptech as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of ONE year, with an option to extend for a further TWO x ONE year individual periods . 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-b5fd17-75870207-957c-4f66-bece-70cccb360b7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ef8361-c9f4-4c09-aa1b-9bdff27f7552
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
SME

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
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

CHIPTECH INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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