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title: "TEL L1 DA Nov24 Chiptech - Longhurst Group - awarded"
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# TEL L1 DA Nov24 Chiptech - Longhurst Group - awarded

Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92943bf4-5611-4d66-a793-b7b9c9601756

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## Summary

The Northern Housing Consortium, based in Sunderland, UK, has awarded a contract to Chiptech International Ltd for the provision of Technology Enabled Lives services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 50421000 (Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment), is set to benefit the Longhurst Group located in Rushden, UK. The contract, valued at £250,000, will commence on 9 December 2024 and conclude on 8 December 2025, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework. The contract award was officially announced on 16 October 2024 and published on 11 November 2024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in providing specialised repair and maintenance services for medical equipment. Businesses with capabilities in technology-enabled care solutions and a focus on innovative health and social care services are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their market presence, secure steady revenue streams, and build a robust portfolio within the public sector, facilitating long-term growth and sustainability.

## Notice

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Longhurst Group based in Rushden, UK have appointed Chiptech as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of ONE year, 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/fe553afe-e720-4131-9341-64cc865bb61f |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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

- 21 Jan 2025 at 11:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe553afe-e720-4131-9341-64cc865bb61f
- 11 Nov 2024 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe553afe-e720-4131-9341-64cc865bb61f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe553afe-e720-4131-9341-64cc865bb61f
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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