Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Northumberland County Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- Chiptech International Limited SME
- Value
- £316,000
- Procedure
- Other - Direct Award
- Sector
- Security, fire & defence equipment · Surveillance and security systems and devices (CPV 35120000)
- Region
- North East
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date15 Jul 2026
- Published3 Sep 2026Published 50 days after the contract date
Description
The contract is for the supply of telecare equipment to support adults in maintaining independence, safety and wellbeing within their own homes. The equipment will include, but is not limited to, alarm units, sensors, detectors, and associated telecare devices required to support the delivery of telecare services.
About the supplier
Chiptech International Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 11928721).