TEL L1 DA Sep26 Chiptech - Durham County Council - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, based in Durham, UK, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "TEL L1 DA Sep26 Chiptech - Durham County Council," under the framework of the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives initiative. The contract, valued at £225,000, has been awarded to Chiptech International Ltd for the provision of repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The procurement method followed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 10th September 2026 and concludes on 9th September 2028, with the option for an additional one-year extension. The main procurement category is goods, and the location for service delivery is identified by the postal code DH1 5UE in Durham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the maintenance and repair of medical equipment, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as outlined in the suitability criteria. By being involved in the Technology Enabled Lives framework, businesses can align themselves with a reputable buying organisation like the Northern Housing Consortium Limited, enhancing their business profile and opening pathways for future engagements within similar frameworks. The contract duration and potential for extension can also contribute to stability and sustained growth for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

TEL L1 DA Sep26 Chiptech - 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 Chiptech 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-cef5f360-3c76-4a28-880c-03eaf8bd7431
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5252a5ff-eb06-44da-9e70-02de484e080a
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 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

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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