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title: "Care Connect Digital Alarms"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-18"
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# Care Connect Digital Alarms

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff9947ae-2eff-4289-b542-fa0defa1f158

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Care Connect Digital Alarms" project, aimed at upgrading Care Connect customer alarms from analogue to digital units. This procurement falls under the Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products category, with delivery in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from the NHC Technology Enabled Lives (TEL) framework. Chiptech International Ltd was awarded the contract, valued at £463,500, with the contract period starting on 8th April 2024 and ending on 7th April 2025. Key dates included the tender end on 6th April 2024 and the contract award on 7th April 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment and digital health solutions. It is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can benefit from a steady revenue stream, enhance their portfolio, and build long-term professional relationships with public authorities such as Durham County Council.

## Notice

Due to the digital upgrade and upcoming switch off of the public switch telephone network (PSTN), it is necessary to upgrade Care Connect customer alarms from the existing analogue to new digital alarm units. A Supplier, (Chiptech International Limited) has been identified using the list of call off supplier options on the NHC Technology Enabled Lives (TEL) framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53de610b-5fef-420d-95fe-a5c3264f6f60 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 7 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £463,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £463,500 |
| 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 5UL |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53de610b-5fef-420d-95fe-a5c3264f6f60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53de610b-5fef-420d-95fe-a5c3264f6f60
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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