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TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley IoT Network Consultancy

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

11 Sep 2026 at 13:45

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

14 May 2026 at 15:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Apr 2026 at 15:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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

Tees Valley Combined Authority procured specialist consultancy to assess the feasibility of using or constructing an Internet of Things (IoT) network across the Tees Valley. The work centres on a Phase 1 feasibility study examining whether the Authority should invest in an IoT network, including cost-benefit analysis and consideration of potential use cases. The wider scope also covers possible use-case identification and design, procurement support, deployment support, and benefits evaluation and monitoring, although these later phases depend on decisions and performance. This is a professional services requirement for feasibility, advisory and analytical work, classified under CPV 71241000 and CPV 79314000. The work is for the Tees Valley Combined Authority and is delivered across the Tees Valley region. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement was an awarded below-threshold open competition, now complete. Five bids reached the final stage, including four from SMEs. FarrPoint Limited was awarded the single lot on 29 April 2026 for £150,000 excluding VAT (£180,000 including VAT). The contract was signed on 6 May 2026 and covered 11 May to 10 September 2026, with a possible extension to 31 December 2027 for Phase 2. Evaluation placed 75% on quality and 25% on price. The maximum value covered all potential phases, but the Authority was not obliged to commission work beyond Phase 1. The contract was terminated on 10 September 2026, with the stated rationale that it was completed; implementation recorded a final value of £150,000 excluding VAT (£180,000 including VAT).

This procurement shows demand from Tees Valley Combined Authority for suppliers able to combine digital infrastructure consultancy with robust feasibility and economic analysis. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to assess whether an IoT network should be used or built, compare investment options through cost-benefit analysis, and translate findings into practical use cases and network design. Relevant capability also includes supporting public-sector procurement and deployment, then evaluating benefits and monitoring outcomes. Experience of working across a region, advising a combined authority or similar public body, and producing evidence suitable for internal investment and budget decisions would be valuable. The award also indicates that quality-led proposals matter substantially more than price, while SME participation is realistic. Suppliers should be able to provide a clear methodology, credible delivery team and defensible day-rate-based pricing.

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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 have procured 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/086425-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Postcode Area
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

FarrPoint Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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