Award

Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/ or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 09:23

Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council initiated a procurement process titled "Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community". This project falls under the construction work category, specifically addressing the needs within the local regions of the UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The tendering process utilized an open procedure method and was completed with the award status becoming active as of 1st April 2025. The procurement stages progressed from an awarded framework contract valued at GBP 3,200,000 signed with TK Access Solutions Limited, which will handle both technical and pricing requirements under the contract.

This framework presents business growth opportunities especially for companies in the construction and stairlift industries. It is an advantageous tender for enterprises capable of providing high-quality stairlifts alongside efficient installation and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like TK Access Solutions Limited, which won the contract, evidencing the accessibility of the framework to SMEs. The contract structure supports regional businesses in expanding their networks by participating in public sector demand for specialised construction services, thereby enabling partnerships with further contracting authorities engaged under the same procurement service level agreement with Durham County Council.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/ or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community.

Notice Description

Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/ or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community. The scope of lifts currently delivered encompasses Straight & Curved Track Stair Lifts, of which a combined total of approximately 175 are delivered on an annual basis across the County. Successful Service providers will visit clients, carry out surveys and submit quotes to the Home Improvement Agency (HIA). Following submission of quotes, the HIA will approve grants and allocate funding based on the eligibility of clients and works as detailed in the Housing Grants, Construction and Repair Act 1996 and Durham County Council policies. 1 Bidding organisation will be appointed onto this framework. The Council believes that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) applies to this contract. This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/ or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community. The scope of lifts currently delivered encompasses Straight & Curved Track Stair Lifts The budget is approximate only based on 4 years of spend if funding is approved

Renewal: The proposed Framework is to be let with an option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months from the actual end date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d083
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016144-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Stewart
Contact Email
kstew@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS

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