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Diversion of Northern Gas Networks Apparatus - Vodaphone

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Diversion of Northern Gas Networks Apparatus - Vodafone" project was undertaken by Stockton on Tees Borough Council. This contract, which falls under the "works" category, involves the telecommunications industry and is located in the UKC1 region of Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom. The contract was directly awarded to Vodafone, as they are the sole entity capable of undertaking the necessary diversion of their apparatus to facilitate the construction of a traffic signal junction at the Yarm Back Lane/Darlington Back Lane. The procurement process, characterised by a direct, below-threshold award without competition, was completed with the contract remaining active as of 2026-02-04. The contract period is set from 2025-12-08 to 2026-11-14, with a gross value of GBP 387,632.07.

This tender exemplifies opportunities for large businesses specialising in telecommunications infrastructure to secure significant contracts without the need for competitive bidding. Such direct awards, although limited by the specificities of the service that only the awarded party can provide, underscore the potential for growth within niche sectors where specialised skills and assets are critical. Providers of telecommunications cable and equipment, as well as experts in telecommunications equipment installation, will find such contracts beneficial for strategic expansion and establishing long-term operational relationships with local government authorities like Stockton on Tees Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Diversion of Northern Gas Networks Apparatus - Vodaphone

Notice Description

The diversion of Vodafone apparatus is necessary to permit the construction of a traffic signal junction at the junction of Yarm Back Lane/Darlington Back Lane. Only Vodafone can undertake the diversion of their apparatus so a direct award is required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064676
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009789-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£323,026 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 14 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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