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title: "TEL L1 DA Mar26 Chiptech - Sefton Arc Careline - awarded"
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# TEL L1 DA Mar26 Chiptech - Sefton Arc Careline - awarded

Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75870207-957c-4f66-bece-70cccb360b7d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Northern Housing Consortium Limited, based in Sunderland, as the buying organisation, awarding the contract titled "TEL L1 DA Mar26 Chiptech - Sefton Arc Careline" to Chiptech International Ltd. Located in Bootle, UK, this contract is aimed at providing Technology Enabled Lives services under the framework agreement of the Northern Housing Consortium. It falls within the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment category, with the procurement method specified as selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 30th March 2026 and concludes on 29th March 2027, with a total value of £270,000. The award stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Chiptech International Ltd on 26th February 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical equipment services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete under this framework, benefiting from predictable, structured work within a specified period. Companies located in or servicing the Bootle area can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence in the health and care technology sector, given the availability of extension options for up to two additional years. Engaging in this procurement can solidify reputations and increase service reliability in providing critical care technology services.

## Notice

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Sefton ARC Careline based in Bootle, UK have appointed Chiptech as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of ONE year, with an option to extend for a further TWO x ONE year individual periods . 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/59ef8361-c9f4-4c09-aa1b-9bdff27f7552 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,000 |
| 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 | CHIPTECH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ef8361-c9f4-4c09-aa1b-9bdff27f7552

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ef8361-c9f4-4c09-aa1b-9bdff27f7552
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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