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Private 5G Network Operator

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2025 at 13:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Jun 2025 at 18:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 12:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Mar 2025 at 15:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Mar 2025 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the 5G Network Operator project, selecting AWTG Limited as the supplier. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, focusing on the installation, maintenance, and operation of a private 5G network at Teesside International Airport. The Teesside-based contracting authority, categorised under public authority - sub-central government, boasts a location convenient for enhancing regional transport connectivity. The contract, valued at £400,000, was signed on 26th June 2025, with operations commencing on 30th June 2025 and scheduled to run until 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to 2035.

This contract provides significant business development opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in telecommunications and network operations. The awarded contract is poised to boost technological advancement and infrastructure development in the region, creating an ideal growth environment for businesses dealing with internet networks, network infrastructure, operating systems, and maintenance of data network equipment. Businesses in these sectors, especially those with experience in handling similar scale contracts, would find it advantageous to align themselves as future contenders or subcontractors, as the project has room for potential expansion to additional sites, should demand arise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Private 5G Network Operator

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract to AWTG Limited for the provision of 5G Private Network Operations following an above threshold open procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There may be a requirement in the future to expand the network to further sites, which may necessitate increases to the contract value

Renewal: Eight optional one-year extensions. To be utilised if the 5G network is still required following the initial two year contract. The optional extensions will be reviewed and potentially taken on an annual basis.

Planning Information

Pre-Tender Market Engagement exercise for a 5G Network Operator requirement at Teesside International Airport. Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline: 4pm on 10th March 2025 Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: 4pm on 17th March 2025 A link to this opportunity can be found below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2ad38809-34f8-ef11-8136-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039622-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32425000 - Network operating system

32427000 - Network system

48214000 - Network operating system software package

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AWTG LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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