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TVCA-PROC-0482 Teesside Freeport Digital Trade Testbed Portacabin/Modular Build

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 May 2025 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has finalised a contract for the procurement of a permanent portacabin or modular building to support the Teesside Freeport Digital Trade Testbed. This procurement process, identified under reference TVCA-PROC-0482, falls under the "Modular and portable buildings" category and utilises a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CPC Modular Building Framework. With a project value of £279,513, the procurement has moved to the Award stage, with Portakabin Limited declared the supplier. The procurement took place in the North East of the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region to enhance digital trade infrastructure. The contract period commenced on 2nd May 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of modular and portable infrastructure solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in such procurement activities, especially those who can offer innovative building solutions tailored to digital infrastructures. The opportunity emphasises collaboration with larger established suppliers like Portakabin Limited, possibly leading to subcontracting opportunities or partnerships in future projects under similar frameworks. Engaging in such tenders can lead to business expansion in the modular construction sector, particularly within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0482 Teesside Freeport Digital Trade Testbed Portacabin/Modular Build

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) have entered into a contract with the awarded provider for the purchase of a permanent portacabin or modular building to meet the needs of the Teesside Freeport Digital Trade Testbed operator. Framework Call-off via Mini-competition from the Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) Modular Building (MB2) Framework - Workstream 1 Permanent Modular Buildings - Project Value Band PS0 - PS750k.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f4b7eb4-c807-434b-b5fa-91005d09af52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea206006-47f9-409d-abf3-47f71f2a41fb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£279,513 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,513 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PORTAKABIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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