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title: "003682 - Telecare Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# 003682 - Telecare Equipment

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9da8e73a-a7dc-4fae-aaec-4250aa54eee3

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "003682 - Telecare Equipment", under the industry category of data-processing machines (hardware). The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Northern Housing Consortium Technology Enabled Lives Framework Lot 1. The procurement process, which reached the award stage on 3rd July 2026, specifies a contract period starting from 10th September 2026 to 9th September 2028. This contract, valued at £225,000, will be executed in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The opportunity was particularly designed to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking growth in the telecare equipment sector by engaging with local government procurement initiatives. It is an especially attractive prospect for SMEs and VCSEs given the suitability criteria outlined by the council. With the contract lasting two years, there is substantial scope for companies to build or expand their footprint in the region by supplying essential technology-enabled solutions. Enterprises specialising in data-processing hardware, especially those with an interest or experience in public sector contracts, would find this opportunity well-aligned with their growth strategies.

## Notice

Awarded by Direct Call off from Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) Technology Enabled Lives (TEL) Framework Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937a733d-fdf8-424c-873c-152098ffb108 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 5UQ |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHIPTECH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937a733d-fdf8-424c-873c-152098ffb108

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937a733d-fdf8-424c-873c-152098ffb108
  6th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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