Planning

TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley LoRaWAN Feasibility Study

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is undertaking a pre-tender market engagement exercise for a forthcoming procurement, titled "TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley LoRaWAN Feasibility Study." This initiative falls under the industry category of services, focusing specifically on feasibility studies and advisory services. The procurement process is currently at the 'planning' stage and is aimed at assessing the cost-benefit analysis for a LoRaWAN network in the region. Key dates have been set for market engagement, with clarification questions due by 16 February 2026 and submission by 20 February 2026. This process is directed from their base at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, within the UKC13 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, data analysis, and feasibility studies. Companies with expertise in advisory services and analysis, particularly those familiar with LoRaWAN technology, will find this tender a valuable opportunity to expand their service offerings. With an estimated contract value of £60,000, the engagement seeks suppliers capable of providing in-depth cost-benefit analyses, ideally making it suitable for consultancies looking to leverage regional projects and enhance their portfolio in innovative network technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley LoRaWAN Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide cost benefit analysis for the utilisation or construction of a LoRaWAN network in the Tees Valley. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Feasibility-study%2C-advisory-service%2C-analysis./Y882C329U6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y882C329U6

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide cost benefit analysis for the utilisation or construction of a LoRaWAN network in the Tees Valley. Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline: 16/02/2026 at 15:00 Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: 20/02/2026 at 15:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012069-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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
Procurement
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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