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title: "Provision of Hoists"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Hoists

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26cdb64f-3e5e-4acf-921e-2913bbbee6e9

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Hoists contract, encompassing the survey, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, reconditioning, storage, reissue, and disposal of ceiling track hoists, mobile hoists, and gantry hoists in users' homes. This contract, valued at £880,000, falls under the hoists industry category with additional classifications in maintenance services for medical and X-ray equipment, and installation services. The process adopted was an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The award was made to Simply Moving and Sleeping Ltd as of 20 December 2024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment supply, repair, and maintenance, as well as installation services. Given the contract's value and the broad scope of services required, companies that can offer comprehensive service management, from survey and supply to disposal, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, will find this tender tailored to their capabilities, offering potential for substantial business development within County Durham.

## Notice

This contract is for the Provision of a Service to Survey, Supply, Install and Maintain, Remove, Recondition, Store, Reissue and Dispose of Ceiling Track Hoists, Mobile Hoists and Gantry Hoists for Service Users in their own homes ("the Contract") for Durham County Council. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org using the reference DN742000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94260885-f38d-44c1-a7a6-0f52493027e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £880,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £880,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPLY MOVING AND SLEEPING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 42416300 - Hoists
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
- 50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94260885-f38d-44c1-a7a6-0f52493027e9
- 23 Oct 2024 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4fd81a-b9ad-4458-bee7-c9d4b156f813

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94260885-f38d-44c1-a7a6-0f52493027e9
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4fd81a-b9ad-4458-bee7-c9d4b156f813
  23rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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