Planning

Stockton Business Centre & Digital House Technology Support

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council is planning a procurement process for the maintenance and support of technology infrastructure at Stockton Business Centre and Digital House. The project falls under the services industry category and is situated in the UKC11 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with key milestone dates, including a preliminary market engagement notice published on 17 March 2026 and a scheduled engagement deadline on 23 March 2026. The planned contract period spans from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029, with potential extensions up to 31 May 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises specialising in IT maintenance services. Companies that can provide reliable and effective support for information technology equipment would be well-positioned to compete, enhancing their reputation and expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts. The opportunity is classified under the maintenance of information technology equipment, implying a competitive edge for businesses with expertise in managing IT infrastructure to ensure security and performance reliability.

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Notice Title

Stockton Business Centre & Digital House Technology Support

Notice Description

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Business Centre requires a contract for ongoing maintenance and support of the technology infrastructure implemented at Stockton Business Centre and Digital House. The aim is to ensure continued reliability, security, and performance for the Council and its tenants.

Planning Information

https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/4041079b-eb4a-41e0-bd07-d87e09465037

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066be5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023907-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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