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title: "TEL L1 DA Sep26 Chiptech - Durham County Council - awarded"
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# TEL L1 DA Sep26 Chiptech - Durham County Council - awarded

Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cef5f360-3c76-4a28-880c-03eaf8bd7431

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## Summary

Durham County Council, based in Durham, UK, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "TEL L1 DA Sep26 Chiptech - Durham County Council," under the framework of the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives initiative. The contract, valued at £225,000, has been awarded to Chiptech International Ltd for the provision of repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The procurement method followed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 10th September 2026 and concludes on 9th September 2028, with the option for an additional one-year extension. The main procurement category is goods, and the location for service delivery is identified by the postal code DH1 5UE in Durham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the maintenance and repair of medical equipment, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as outlined in the suitability criteria. By being involved in the Technology Enabled Lives framework, businesses can align themselves with a reputable buying organisation like the Northern Housing Consortium Limited, enhancing their business profile and opening pathways for future engagements within similar frameworks. The contract duration and potential for extension can also contribute to stability and sustained growth for the awarded supplier.

## Notice

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Durham County Council based in Durham, UK have appointed Chiptech as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of TWO 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/5252a5ff-eb06-44da-9e70-02de484e080a |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 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 | 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

- 17 Jun 2026 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5252a5ff-eb06-44da-9e70-02de484e080a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5252a5ff-eb06-44da-9e70-02de484e080a
  17th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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