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title: "The Supply of Refurbished Mitel Handsets"
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# The Supply of Refurbished Mitel Handsets

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ca2c5ab-b9ea-4291-829c-a6c14f08c796

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## Summary

Durham County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "The Supply of Refurbished Mitel Handsets," which falls under the goods category of telephone equipment. This limited tender was initiated to replace and install up to 500 Mitel handsets annually across various Council establishments in Durham, England. The contract period is set for one year, starting from 1st January 2022 and concluding on 31st December 2022, with the option for two 12-month extensions. The estimated value of the contract is £45,000, and it is crucial to note that the deadline for tender submissions was 6th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in telecommunications equipment and services. Companies capable of supplying refurbished handsets and engaging in installation services would be well-matched for this contract, especially those with experience in public sector partnerships. Engaging in this procurement can enhance market presence and foster long-term relationships with local government entities.

## Notice

Durham County Council currently have approximately 10,000 telephone handsets in use across the County in various Council establishments and offices as well as within schools. As part of its ongoing telephone installation/replacement programme the Council expects to replace and install up to 500 Mitel handsets a year. Based on previous contract spend, this opportunity was published to three suppliers as part of a Request for Quote exercise via the Council's electronic Procurement Portal. The contract is for a period of 12 months with two optional 12 month extensions available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4c7d43-4a80-406a-81ec-cb9fff276fbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANTAGE VOICE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32550000 - Telephone equipment

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4c7d43-4a80-406a-81ec-cb9fff276fbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4c7d43-4a80-406a-81ec-cb9fff276fbc
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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