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Maintain Functionality of Existing Chiptech Telecare Equipment

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

29 Aug 2024 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

North Hertfordshire District Council (NHC) is engaging in a procurement process titled "Maintain Functionality of Existing Chiptech Telecare Equipment." This tender falls under the industry category of "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" (CPV code 32000000). The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with an active contract to Chiptech International Limited. The contract, valued at £800,000, was signed on 23rd August 2024. The scope includes the supply and maintenance of existing telecare equipment, ensuring service continuity for approximately 4500 users in the UKH region. This procurement method is limited and was conducted via negotiation without the publication of a contract notice due to the technical specificity of the equipment required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the telecommunications and assistive technology sector. Particularly, companies specialising in technological maintenance and supply for complex telecare needs could find growth avenues through similar contracts, especially if they offer proprietary or highly specialised equipment. The necessity for a sole supplier like Chiptech underscores the importance of technical expertise and the provision of unique services or products, making this type of contract ideal for firms holding niche technological capabilities and innovations.

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Notice Title

Maintain Functionality of Existing Chiptech Telecare Equipment

Notice Description

Supply and maintenance of existing telecare equipment. Chiptech is the original equipment manufacturer of the telecare equipment currently installed and that this equipment is proprietary, meaning only Chiptech can provide the necessary maintenance and replacement parts

Lot Information

Lot 1

Chiptech are a specialist supplier of assistive technology, particularly specialising in equipment for complex needs. The equipment included an alarm, pendant, additional peripherals, and SIM's also known as 'airtime' costs. North Hertfordshire Council (NHC) intends to contract with the sole supplier to maintain their proprietary equipment. Chiptech is the original equipment manufacturer of the telecare equipment currently installed and that this equipment is proprietary, meaning only Chiptech can provide the necessary maintenance and replacement parts. This agreement would cover the maintenance of telecare equipment already installed into users' homes, including the provision of replacement parts, batteries, peripherals and associated airtime costs for installed SIM cards.

Procurement Information

Chiptech is the original equipment manufacturer, and this equipment is currently installed in approximately 4500 service user's home. If a contract is not established to maintain this equipment, which can only be provided by Chiptech, then all devices will need to be replaced including any SIM costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04968b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027668-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement.team@north-herts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1462474000

Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIPTECH INTERNATIONAL

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