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003682 - Telecare Equipment

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jul 2026 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "003682 - Telecare Equipment", under the industry category of data-processing machines (hardware). The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Northern Housing Consortium Technology Enabled Lives Framework Lot 1. The procurement process, which reached the award stage on 3rd July 2026, specifies a contract period starting from 10th September 2026 to 9th September 2028. This contract, valued at £225,000, will be executed in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The opportunity was particularly designed to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking growth in the telecare equipment sector by engaging with local government procurement initiatives. It is an especially attractive prospect for SMEs and VCSEs given the suitability criteria outlined by the council. With the contract lasting two years, there is substantial scope for companies to build or expand their footprint in the region by supplying essential technology-enabled solutions. Enterprises specialising in data-processing hardware, especially those with an interest or experience in public sector contracts, would find this opportunity well-aligned with their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

003682 - Telecare Equipment

Notice Description

Awarded by Direct Call off from Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) Technology Enabled Lives (TEL) Framework Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9da8e73a-a7dc-4fae-aaec-4250aa54eee3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937a733d-fdf8-424c-873c-152098ffb108
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIPTECH INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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