Award

TVCA-PROC-0784 - Darlington Station - Openreach Works

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 12:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Mar 2026 at 11:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

25 Mar 2026 at 11:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract for construction and ancillary works related to telephone and communication lines at Darlington Station to Openreach, a large company based in London. The procurement process, classified under direct award and below threshold without competition, has been completed on 16th April 2026. The works, crucial for the infrastructure category, will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude by 1st May 2027 in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKC1 region. The gross contract value is £72,123.6, with a structured award date of 25th March 2026, ensuring timely adherence to statutory guidelines.

Although this tender was directly awarded, it underscores significant opportunities in infrastructure projects, especially for businesses capable of delivering specialised construction and communication line works. It presents an essential chance for companies within the telephone and communications sector to explore future opportunities arising from governmental authorities. While the direct award approach limits immediate competition, businesses interested in similar niche contractual opportunities have the advantage to watch for statutory provider roles and improve technological capabilities in line installations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0784 - Darlington Station - Openreach Works

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have completed a Direct Award to Openreach for the works on - Darlington Station - This is the Statutory Provider unable to award to any other provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034675-2026
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

45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,103 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£60,103 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

OPENREACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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