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TVCA-PROC-0776 - Virgin Media - Darlington Station

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, aiming to support the Darlington Western Gateway Scheme on Victoria Road. The project is titled "TVCA-PROC-0776 - Virgin Media - Darlington Station" within the industry category of telecommunications works. This process was awarded on 10th February 2026 with a contract period set from 27th February 2026 to 26th February 2027. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with Virgin Media being directly awarded the contract due to technical reasons, as they are the statutory provider unable to be substituted. The project is valued at approximately £46,220.36 including VAT.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications infrastructure and construction as it encompasses ancillary works for telecommunications. Despite being a direct award to Virgin Media, understanding such opportunities and project scopes allows similar businesses to prepare for future participation or collaboration in such critical infrastructure projects. Companies with capabilities in telecommunications construction and those registered as statutory providers in specific domains would find this an illustrative example of government contracting opportunities that drive regional development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0776 - Virgin Media - Darlington Station

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') intend to Direct award to Virgin Media. Diversionary works are required to facilitate the Darlington Western Gateway Scheme on Victoria Road This is the Statutory Provider unable to award to any other provider. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013179514

Procurement Information

This is the Statutory Provider unable to award to any other provider

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ca8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011927-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,516 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325792600

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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