Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
North Hertfordshire District Council
Council Offices,Gernon Road
LETCHWORTH
SG63JF
Contact
Procurement Team
Procurement.Team@north-herts.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1462474000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Maintain Functionality of Existing Chiptech Telecare Equipment
Reference number
NHDC0114657
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Supply and maintenance of existing telecare equipment. Chiptech is the original equipment manufacturer of the telecare equipment currently installed and that this equipment is proprietary, meaning only Chiptech can provide the necessary maintenance and replacement parts
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Chiptech are a specialist supplier of assistive technology, particularly specialising in equipment for complex needs. The equipment included an alarm, pendant, additional peripherals, and SIM's also known as 'airtime' costs.
North Hertfordshire Council (NHC) intends to contract with the sole supplier to maintain their proprietary equipment. Chiptech is the original equipment manufacturer of the telecare equipment currently installed and that this equipment is proprietary, meaning only Chiptech can provide the necessary maintenance and replacement parts. This agreement would cover the maintenance of telecare equipment already installed into users' homes, including the provision of replacement parts, batteries, peripherals and associated airtime costs for installed SIM cards.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
- Additional deliveries by the original supplier
Explanation:
Chiptech is the original equipment manufacturer, and this equipment is currently installed in approximately 4500 service user's home. If a contract is not established to maintain this equipment, which can only be provided by Chiptech, then all devices will need to be replaced including any SIM costs.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
NHDC0114657
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Chiptech International Limited
Palatine Hall, Dalton Square
Lancaster
LA1 1PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
Companies House
11928721
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £800,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £800,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Legal (North Hertfordshire District Council)
Council Offices, Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3JF
Country
United Kingdom