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title: "TEL L1 DA Jul26 - Durham County Council - awarded"
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# TEL L1 DA Jul26 - Durham County Council - awarded

Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d0fd743-cb35-4e0e-a0e8-a418ce41c4e1

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## Summary

Durham County Council in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework for the delivery of repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The contract was awarded to Tunstall Healthcare (UK) Ltd and spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £750,000 and emphasizes the provision of goods within the industry category of medical equipment maintenance. The process moved to the award stage as of 16th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses skilled in technology-enabled services and medical equipment maintenance. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability provisions outlined in the tender. Companies with a focus on innovative technological solutions in the healthcare sector could particularly benefit from partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities with Tunstall Healthcare. The contract also presents a stable revenue stream over a potential three-year period, making it an attractive prospect for sustaining and expanding business operations in this niche market.

## Notice

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Durham County Council based in Durham, UK have appointed Tunstall 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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a805bae-cf60-453e-a7e7-24267ab2b164 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TUNSTALL HEALTHCARE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a805bae-cf60-453e-a7e7-24267ab2b164

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a805bae-cf60-453e-a7e7-24267ab2b164
  16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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