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title: "TEL L1 DA Sep26 - Darlington Borough Council - awarded"
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# TEL L1 DA Sep26 - Darlington Borough Council - awarded

Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ad6f933-09fc-4d99-8e48-0319c0ae7f88

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "TEL L1 DA Sep26 - Darlington Borough Council" has been completed, with the award being issued on 22nd July 2026. The buyer, Northern Housing Consortium Limited, based in Sunderland, aims to provide repair and maintenance services for medical equipment in Darlington, UK. The total contract value is £1,051,441.30, with a duration from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2032, and an optional extension for an additional year. The procurement method used was selective, operating under a framework agreement specifically the Technology Enabled Lives framework by the Northern Housing Consortium. This opportunity falls within the category of goods and has already been awarded in Darlington, signifying the completion of the tender phase.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms engaged in medical equipment maintenance. The contract with Northern Housing Consortium Limited could be of significant interest to SMEs, given the acknowledged suitability for such enterprises. Engaging in this contract can enhance the winning supplier's market presence, especially for those specialising in the healthcare and technology sectors, by securing a long-term partnership with a prominent public sector consortium. Companies like Secureshield Ltd, which was the successful bidder, stand to benefit from the structured framework agreement, offering a predictable business flow and a strategic advantage in a competitive industry.

## Notice

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Darlington Borough Council based in Darlington, UK have appointed Secureshield as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of SIX 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/1860b415-2f91-4aec-b7e9-7b38e680a7e9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,051,441 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,051,441 |
| 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 | SECURESHIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1860b415-2f91-4aec-b7e9-7b38e680a7e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1860b415-2f91-4aec-b7e9-7b38e680a7e9
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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