Tender

TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley IoT Network Consultancy

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Mar 2026 at 14:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 12:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is actively engaged in a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley IoT Network Consultancy". This initiative is focused on commissioning consultancy services to assess the feasibility of an Internet of Things (IoT) network for the Tees Valley region, under the legal framework of the UK Procurement Act 2023. Currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set on 10th April 2026, this procurement is being conducted as a below-threshold open competition. The tender is classified under the services category and is primarily targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who can offer advisory and feasibility study services. The project is scheduled to commence on 11th May 2026, and will be located in Darlington, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IoT consultancy, particularly those adept at feasibility studies, advisory services, and analysis. With the potential maximum contract value reaching £150,000, this tender can catalyse business expansion for firms capable of delivering high-quality services. Open competition methodology ensures fair access, and additional phases may be instructed, depending on the initial study results and strategic decisions by the Contracting Authority. SMEs with expertise in tech consultancy are well-positioned to leverage this procurement to secure a foothold in the IoT sector within the Teesside region. Successful engagement in Phase 1 may open avenues for further involvement through contract modifications, enhancing business prospects through extended collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley IoT Network Consultancy

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are looking to procure consultancy support to conduct a feasibility study around the usage/ construction of an IoT network across the Tees Valley Region. This contract will be delivered in multiple phases. Phase 1 is a feasibility study to understand whether TVCA should invest in using or building an IoT network across the region. Should the feasibility study recommend that TVCA should invest in this, additional phases may be required under this contract including use case identification and design, procurement support, deployment support and benefits evaluation and monitoring. These additional phases are not guaranteed and are dependent on: a) TVCA internal approval to proceed including budget approval; b) the strategic decision to invest in an IoT network; and c) satisfactory Provider performance in Phase 1. If the above conditions are fulfilled, TVCA reserves the right to instruct the Provider to deliver some or all of the additional phases through a permitted contract modification under the Procurement Act 2023. This may be undertaken using an 'permitted modification' in accordance with Section 74 and Schedule 8 of the Act, where the modification is provided for in the Contract. This Contract therefore includes an express provision enabling TVCA to introduce additional phases via a Contract Variation, provided that: - the nature of the additional phases falls within the high-level scope described in this Specification; - the procurement documents clearly state the maximum potential contract value inclusive of all phases; and - the modification does not alter the overall nature of the Contract beyond what was originally described. Any additional phases instructed under this mechanism will be formalised through a written Variation Letter, specifying the detailed scope, deliverables, timelines, pricing and social value. Pricing for additional phases will be agreed with the Provider following finalisation of the scope but prior to issuing the Variation Letter and will be based on the methodology and day rates submitted at tender stage. TVCA is not obliged to instruct the Provider to undertake any work beyond Phase 1. Phase 1 maximum value: PS62,440 Maximum contract value if all phases are delivered under this Contract: PS150,000

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/028613-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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