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23 Jul 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of digitally enabled telecare equipment, classified under the "Installation services of communications equipment" industry category. This contract, valued at £268,000, involves the purchase and installation of dispersed equipment across 32 schemes within the UKC13 region. The procurement was conducted through a direct award procedure via a framework compliant route, without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was granted to SecureShield Limited, with the contract being signed on 14th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecare and communication equipment installation services, especially those positioned as SMEs, like SecureShield Limited. Companies with expertise in providing advanced technological solutions in regional settings would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Additionally, the streamlined procurement method demonstrates opportunities for businesses capable of engaging in direct awards through existing frameworks, allowing for efficient entry into public sector markets.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of digitally enabled scheme equipment

Notice Description

Award of supply and installation of digitally enabled telecare equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase and installation of dispersed equipment to 32 schemes

Procurement Information

Direct award via Framework compliant route

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d200
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069747-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£268,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SECURESHIELD

Further Information

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