003638 - Procurement of TEXA Diagnostic Computers

Durham County Council
North East
Direct award
10 August 2026 to 10 October 2026

Procurement of TEXA diagnostic computers to address compatibility issues affecting two of four existing computers that no longer accept Windows 11 upgrades. The current diagnostic software is inaccessible, leading to vehicle repair and maintenance work being outsourced instead of completed in-house.

Awarded value: £11k; As published
Published: 5 August 2026
Awarded: 5 August 2026; Autocraft Equipment Limited
Contract length: 2 months; Ends 10 October 2026

What the contract covers

Supply of TEXA vehicle diagnostic computers to support in-house vehicle repair and maintenance operations for commercial and public-sector fleets.

Procurement of TEXA Diagnostic Computers

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 2 months
Contract dates: 10 August 2026 to 10 October 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated

Services in this contract

Garage workshop and test equipmentMain service£81k typicalReplacement TEXA vehicle diagnostic computers for council workshop

Lifecycle

Published
5 August 2026
Contract awardedto Autocraft Equipment Limited
5 August 2026
Contract starts
10 August 2026
Contract ends
10 October 2026

The buyer

Durham County Council

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The supplier

Autocraft Equipment Limited

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3879683/003638-procurement-of-texa-diagnostic-computers
Buyer reference: OPEN20261667
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Durham County Council. 003638 - Procurement of TEXA Diagnostic Computers. Contract award, 5 August 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3879683/003638-procurement-of-texa-diagnostic-computers (accessed 5 November 2026).