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TVCA-PROC-0776 - Virgin Media - Darlington Station

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Feb 2026 at 12:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a direct contract award to Virgin Media for the Darlington Western Gateway Scheme, specifically targeting diversionary works on Victoria Road. This contract is within the industry category of ancillary works for telecommunications and is located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award below threshold without competition, specifically for utility works. The award was confirmed on 23rd February 2026, and the contract period is set from 27th February 2026 until 26th February 2027. The procurement stage is complete, and the legal basis follows the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement process offers business growth opportunities specifically for large-scale enterprises specialising in telecommunications infrastructure. As the procurement is a direct award to Virgin Media, other businesses may want to engage with Tees Valley Combined Authority for future projects or ancillary services associated with large infrastructure schemes. Companies that excel in utility provision and have the capability to undertake complex infrastructure projects would be ideal candidates for similar procurement opportunities in the region. Such endeavours can open doors to further collaborations and contractual engagements with public authorities.

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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') have completed a 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=1016451040

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016021-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 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
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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