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title: "TVCA-PROC-0277 Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT"
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# TVCA-PROC-0277 Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13bd577b-610e-4941-be3b-497f49210abe

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, in collaboration with Teesside International Airport, has finalised the procurement process for the "TVCA-PROC-0277 Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme." The programme focuses on the procurement and testing of smart multi-purpose columns, adhering to PAS 191:2023 specifications, funded by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology. Covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and other English regions, the project is classified under "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation." The procurement method used was an open procedure. Key dates include the contract period from 18th March 2024 to 30th June 2024, with an award announced on 15th March 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in innovative infrastructure development. The pilot programme for smart multi-purpose columns presents chances for businesses specialising in street-lighting equipment and columns to introduce advanced solutions and expand their market presence. This project not only supports the adoption of new technologies but also provides businesses with the potential to build a track record in delivering critical infrastructure projects.

## Notice

TVCA have received funding from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology to procure and test smart multi-purpose columns. These columns must comply with PAS 191:2023 specifications. \\r\r \\r\r Please see tender documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal:\\r\r \\r\r https://procontract.due-north.com/Register\\r\r \\r\r You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the tender documentation. Registration is free.\\r\r \\r\r The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d897fc8f-38b9-ee11-8127-005056b64545\\r\r

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a74f77-85e0-44fb-9e59-c353533603bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,509 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VALMONT STAINTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 34928510 - Street-lighting columns

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a74f77-85e0-44fb-9e59-c353533603bf
- 25 Mar 2024 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d7c6c1b-fef1-424d-a1bf-495b83ea5a89
- 25 Mar 2024 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50260ad6-e32d-4dcc-832c-6416a9c79f28
- 19 Feb 2024 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/952d8369-2e55-45bc-b5ac-a3b36416be4e
- 22 Jan 2024 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/677f17a3-327c-4c35-b65f-1cecab1b3502

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a74f77-85e0-44fb-9e59-c353533603bf
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d7c6c1b-fef1-424d-a1bf-495b83ea5a89
  25th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50260ad6-e32d-4dcc-832c-6416a9c79f28
  25th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/952d8369-2e55-45bc-b5ac-a3b36416be4e
  19th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/677f17a3-327c-4c35-b65f-1cecab1b3502
  22nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d897fc8f-38b9-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

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