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TVCA-PROC-0918 - Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Mobile Connectivity Improvement

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 13:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The tender, titled "TVCA-PROC-0918 - Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Mobile Connectivity Improvement," focuses on the telecommunications industry with the goal of improving mobile connectivity infrastructure across Hartlepool and Middlesbrough. Key dates for market engagement include a clarification question deadline on 21st August 2026 and a submission deadline on 2nd September 2026. The buying organisation is located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, United Kingdom. This pre-tender market engagement aims to prepare for the potential procurement of design, deployment, operation, and maintenance services for the mobile network infrastructure.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the telecommunications sector, particularly those with experience in infrastructure projects and services. Companies capable of designing, deploying, and managing telecommunications networks and equipment will find this opportunity ideal for expanding their operations and influence within the North East of England. Businesses that can present innovative solutions and demonstrate a capacity for delivering within outlined timeframes, while engaging effectively during the pre-tender stage, would be well-positioned to benefit from this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0918 - Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Mobile Connectivity Improvement

Notice Description

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 design, deploy, operate and maintain mobile connectivity infrastructure across Hartlepool and Middlesbrough. Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: *Understand the market's appetite to be involved in the potential future procurement exercise; *Validate the supplier's proposal; *Understand the capacity of the market and timescales for delivery *Potential risks associated with the procurement *Understand opportunities, costs and considerations *Provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries and points of consideration in advance of any potential procurement exercise. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Telecommunications-network./58RN6Q63K7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58RN6Q63K7

Planning Information

The table below outlines the key dates for this pre-tender market engagement exercise. Pre-tender market engagement document issue: Monday 10th August 2026 Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline: 12pm on Friday 21st August Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: 12pm on Wednesday 2nd September For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Tees Valley portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Telecommunications-network./58RN6Q63K7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58RN6Q63K7 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. This timeline may change based on programme development activities and the feedback received as part of this PTME.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e033
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075759-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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