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title: "Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/ or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d083"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-22"
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# Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/ or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community.

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d083

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## Summary

Durham County Council initiated a procurement process titled "Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community". This project falls under the construction work category, specifically addressing the needs within the local regions of the UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The tendering process utilized an open procedure method and was completed with the award status becoming active as of 1st April 2025. The procurement stages progressed from an awarded framework contract valued at GBP 3,200,000 signed with TK Access Solutions Limited, which will handle both technical and pricing requirements under the contract.

This framework presents business growth opportunities especially for companies in the construction and stairlift industries. It is an advantageous tender for enterprises capable of providing high-quality stairlifts alongside efficient installation and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like TK Access Solutions Limited, which won the contract, evidencing the accessibility of the framework to SMEs. The contract structure supports regional businesses in expanding their networks by participating in public sector demand for specialised construction services, thereby enabling partnerships with further contracting authorities engaged under the same procurement service level agreement with Durham County Council.

## Notice

Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/ or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community. The scope of lifts currently delivered encompasses Straight & Curved Track Stair Lifts, of which a combined total of approximately 175 are delivered on an annual basis across the County. Successful Service providers will visit clients, carry out surveys and submit quotes to the Home Improvement Agency (HIA). Following submission of quotes, the HIA will approve grants and allocate funding based on the eligibility of clients and works as detailed in the Housing Grants, Construction and Repair Act 1996 and Durham County Council policies. 1 Bidding organisation will be appointed onto this framework. The Council believes that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) applies to this contract. This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/ or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community. The scope of lifts currently delivered encompasses Straight & Curved Track Stair Lifts The budget is approximate only based on 4 years of spend if funding is approved

Renewal: The proposed Framework is to be let with an option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months from the actual end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016144-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| 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 | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42416100 - Lifts
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016144-2025
- 16 Jan 2025 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001471-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham,gov.uk
- http://www.durham.gov.uk
- http://www.open-uk.org
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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