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title: "TVCA-PROC-0482 Teesside Freeport Digital Trade Testbed Portacabin/Modular Build"
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# TVCA-PROC-0482 Teesside Freeport Digital Trade Testbed Portacabin/Modular Build

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f4b7eb4-c807-434b-b5fa-91005d09af52

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has finalised a contract for the procurement of a permanent portacabin or modular building to support the Teesside Freeport Digital Trade Testbed. This procurement process, identified under reference TVCA-PROC-0482, falls under the "Modular and portable buildings" category and utilises a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CPC Modular Building Framework. With a project value of £279,513, the procurement has moved to the Award stage, with Portakabin Limited declared the supplier. The procurement took place in the North East of the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region to enhance digital trade infrastructure. The contract period commenced on 2nd May 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of modular and portable infrastructure solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in such procurement activities, especially those who can offer innovative building solutions tailored to digital infrastructures. The opportunity emphasises collaboration with larger established suppliers like Portakabin Limited, possibly leading to subcontracting opportunities or partnerships in future projects under similar frameworks. Engaging in such tenders can lead to business expansion in the modular construction sector, particularly within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) have entered into a contract with the awarded provider for the purchase of a permanent portacabin or modular building to meet the needs of the Teesside Freeport Digital Trade Testbed operator. Framework Call-off via Mini-competition from the Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) Modular Building (MB2) Framework - Workstream 1 Permanent Modular Buildings - Project Value Band PS0 - PS750k.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea206006-47f9-409d-abf3-47f71f2a41fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £279,513 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £279,513 |
| 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 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORTAKABIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea206006-47f9-409d-abf3-47f71f2a41fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea206006-47f9-409d-abf3-47f71f2a41fb
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

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