Planning

Airport Operations Database

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 12:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority is undertaking a procurement process in the planning stage, focussed on engaging the market for the potential acquisition of an Airport Operations Database (AODB) for Teesside International Airport Limited. Classified under the 'goods' category with specific attention to data-transmission equipment, this procurement is situated in Darlington, within the UKC region. The pre-market engagement documents are available online, and interested suppliers need to register by 1st August 2025 to access the full documentation. The procurement is driven by the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, with the contract expected to commence on 7th November 2025 and conclude by 6th November 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in airport operations, data-transmission technology, and related fields. It offers a platform for suppliers to introduce solutions that can optimise airport efficiencies and data management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to express interest, as this process is inclusive and seeks contributions from varied purchasing capacities and innovative approaches. Businesses keen on expanding in operational database creation and management will find this tender a strategic fit for growth and partnership with a sub-central government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Airport Operations Database

Notice Description

Teesside International Airport Limited (TIAL) seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide an Airport Operations Database (AODB) for use by Teesside International Airport Limited. Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: * Understand the market's appetite to be involved in the potential future procurement exercise. * Validate the supplier's proposal. * Understand the capacity of the market and timescales for delivery. * Potential risks associated with the procurement. * Understand opportunities, costs, and considerations. * Provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries and points of consideration in advance of any potential procurement exercise.

Planning Information

The pre-market engagement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=375b1e98-cf58-f011-813a-005056b64545 You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the documentation. Registration is free.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05592a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037440-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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