Award

MMDC-PROC-0001 - Gresham Development Partner

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Oct 2025 at 11:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Middlesbrough Development Corporation has successfully concluded its procurement process to find a development partner for the regeneration of the Gresham site in Middlesbrough. The selected supplier is Tarras Park Properties Limited, awarded a contract valued at over £1.9 million to undertake this significant construction project. The procurement process followed a competitive dialogue method, inviting selective bids from suitably qualified developers. The contract commenced on 19 July 2024 and will run until 18 July 2034. This project falls under the construction industry category, classified with CPV code 45000000, and is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The buyer, Tees Valley Combined Authority, encourages involvement in the transformation at this key entry point to the town from the A66.

This development opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction works, offering a chance to partake in the revitalisation of a prominent area within Middlesbrough. Such an undertaking provides substantial business growth potential by allowing firms to showcase their expertise in urban regeneration. The initiative aims to foster a progressive partnership framework, which can include arrangements like joint ventures and development frameworks, offering returns to both parties involved. Businesses adept in strategic planning and innovative urban development would find this an ideal opportunity to broaden their scope and influence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MMDC-PROC-0001 - Gresham Development Partner

Notice Description

The Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC) is seeking an experienced developer who will work with us to provide a solution for the regeneration of the 2ha Gresham site in Middlesbrough. Located at a main entry point to the town from the A66, this provides a significant opportunity for a suitable and appropriately qualified developer to be part of the transformation of Middlesbrough. This competitive dialogue process will enable the MDC to develop through discussion, the various structures, and mechanisms which bidders feel would best suit its requirements and help to achieve its objectives. Structures which the MDC may consider include, but are not limited to, a straightforward development agreement, a master developer arrangement, a development framework, a joint venture between the MDC and the successful bidder and various structures for returns to both parties. The successful bidder will join us on this journey from the outset to develop and deliver our vision for Gresham. Additional information: The procurement opportunity was published on Contract's Finder, but it's unable to link the award notice to it.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e430b2e3-0035-431c-b0c2-be6e9bed65f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8414259b-1f13-4c88-a47d-8a21b40d685d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above 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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,999,002 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2034 Over 5 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
Kelechi Peter-Bello
Contact Email
kelechi.peter-bello@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

TARRAS PARK PROPERTIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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