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Virgin Network Diversion

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Virgin Network Diversion" project was carried out by the Tees Valley Combined Authority. This project, within the industry category "Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields, and railways," is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 18th November 2024 and set to commence on 2nd December 2024, completing on 1st December 2025. The procurement method was a direct award, with Virgin Media selected as the supplier for the diversionary works related to Virgin Media apparatus in the vicinity of the new junction to the Steel House Park and Ride Scheme. The total contract value is £168,467.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth in the construction and infrastructure sector, particularly for businesses capable of executing large-scale communications and roadway projects. Although the contract was awarded directly to Virgin Media, understanding such high-value projects can provide insights into market needs and potential partnership opportunities for similar future tenders. Large construction firms or companies specialising in infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities, especially those with experience in complex diversion works and public utility relocations.

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Notice Title

Virgin Network Diversion

Notice Description

Direct Award Steel - Virgin Media - Diversionary works to Virgin Media apparatus in the vicinity of the new junction to the Steel House Park and Ride Scheme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16840dfc-bbed-40a7-ac0d-c891ca28385c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db8f9a3-2dd3-4f07-b408-781161803ea7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,467 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,467 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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