Award

Lone Working Devices

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for "Lone Working Devices" within the telecommunications equipment industry category. The awarded contract, dated 13th December 2025, involves the supply of 500 devices to support lone workers, covering regions in the UKC13 area. This procurement followed a limited procurement method without prior publication, justified by its classification as outside the directive's application scope. The contract, valued at £130,860, was awarded to Reliance High-Tech Limited and represents a direct award through an NHS Framework.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in telecommunications equipment and related support services. Companies focusing on providing innovative solutions for worker safety, particularly those capable of managing support and maintenance requirements, would have been well-suited for this contract. As a regional or local authority, Darlington Borough Council's initiative underscores the importance of safety equipment, encouraging SMEs like Reliance High-Tech Limited to engage in public sector contracts to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Lone Working Devices

Notice Description

Lone working devices for officers when working alone

Lot Information

Lot 1

500 lone working devices, associated support and maintenance

Procurement Information

Direct Award through NHS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085906-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,860 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1325405496

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELIANCE HIGH-TECH

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