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TVCA-PROC-0312 Construction of Digital Test Bed

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 May 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process undertaken by the Tees Valley Combined Authority involved the construction of a digital test bed, classified under construction work within the CPV scheme (code 45000000). Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, this process followed a limited procurement method, specifically utilising a competitive quotation approach below threshold. The contracting authority, with its offices at Teesside International Airport in Darlington, initiated the tender period ending on 12th July 2024, awarding the contract to Rainton Construction Ltd on 13th September 2024. The contract, valued at £820,378.11, commenced on 2nd December 2024 and concluded on 8th May 2025. The tender was awarded under the 'award' stage of the procurement process, highlighting a successful completion. Key details and the notice of award were published on 12th May 2025.

This procurement process provides a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in digital infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find such opportunities advantageous as the process underlines consideration for SMEs, though it is not specifically targeting voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The fact that a large-scale operation like Rainton Construction Ltd was awarded the contract indicates the scale and capability required, suggesting that well-established firms in the construction sector could increase their business opportunities by participating in similar tenders from the Tees Valley Combined Authority in future competitive quotations.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0312 Construction of Digital Test Bed

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority have entered into a contract with the awarded provider for the construction of a digital test bed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b2ace0d-e6ed-4d23-aefc-6601009e6458
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5fd4e4a-a4c7-4c51-8f5e-daa3a74d8de0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£820,378 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£820,378 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 8 May 2025 1-6 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

RAINTON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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