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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

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Tees Valley Combined Authority for the Darlington Station Diversionary Works (TVCA-PROC-0776) has reached the award stage, involving a direct award to Virgin Media. This project, situated in Darlington, falls under the 'works' industry category related to telecommunications. The procurement method employed was 'below threshold - without competition', with key dates indicating the contract period starts on 27 February 2026 and ends on 26 February 2027. The buyer, Tees Valley Combined Authority, operates from Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, exemplifying public authority under sub-central government, tasked with driving regional initiatives.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the utilities and telecommunications sectors, particularly those with capabilities in ancillary works. Although the method was direct, indicating no competition for this particular award, similar projects facilitated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority could offer growth avenues for companies in this domain. Businesses capable of delivering specialised utilities infrastructure projects should keep abreast with future opportunities from the authority. Given the significant involvement of Virgin Media as a large-scale supplier, companies within the relevant industries might find collaboration prospects to effectively utilise existing frameworks and expertise.

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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=1016455844

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016022-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,516 Under £100K

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
Active

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

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