--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0509 - Fibre Network Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cf23c83-aa4f-4b32-9b59-1dc444aab500" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cf23c83-aa4f-4b32-9b59-1dc444aab500" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cf23c83-aa4f-4b32-9b59-1dc444aab500.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cf23c83-aa4f-4b32-9b59-1dc444aab500.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT" published: "2025-01-31" --- # TVCA-PROC-0509 - Fibre Network Consultancy Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cf23c83-aa4f-4b32-9b59-1dc444aab500 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cf23c83-aa4f-4b32-9b59-1dc444aab500) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cf23c83-aa4f-4b32-9b59-1dc444aab500.json) ## Summary Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, in conjunction with Teesside International Airport, is initiating a procurement process under the title "TVCA-PROC-0509 - Fibre Network Consultancy". This project falls under the IT services category, specifically dealing with consulting and support for a potential fibre network deployment across the Tees Valley, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period closes on 12th February 2025. The procurement intents to understand market interest, validate proposals, assess market capabilities, and identify potential risks and opportunities associated with this future procurement, with an estimated value of GBP 50,000. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, particularly those with experience in fibre network systems. Engaging in this process can offer substantial exposure and the possibility to build a long-term relationship with the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group. Large enterprises with resources to undertake comprehensive consultancy and deliver within the specified timescales are particularly well-suited for this tender. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the pre-tender market engagement to clarify any queries and better understand the procurement requirements. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide consultancy services for a potential fibre network across the Tees Valley. 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. Please see PTME documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=12039667-b1df-ef11-8133-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True. You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the tender documentation. Registration is free. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30315404-570a-47b6-afff-aa8ef1b5c73c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 31 Jan 2025 at 09:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30315404-570a-47b6-afff-aa8ef1b5c73c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30315404-570a-47b6-afff-aa8ef1b5c73c 31st January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=12039667-b1df-ef11-8133-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=12039667-b1df-ef11-8133-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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