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title: "Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) Fibre Installation"
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# Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) Fibre Installation

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c495d36-324f-454a-a18a-bc40d68f3cb6

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the "Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) Fibre Installation," focusing on the installation of fibre to support smart multi-purpose columns. This project falls under the industry category of communication and telecommunication equipment and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, completed under the award phase as of 25th November 2024. The contract period commenced on 13th November 2024 and will initially run until 23rd January 2027, with options for extension, reflecting the anticipated ongoing requirements for maintenance and infrastructure support.

With an awarded contract value of £91,702, this procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling telecommunication infrastructure projects. Such businesses can benefit from the extended contract duration and repetitive nature of maintenance and service provisions. Latos Data Centre Ltd, already an active player in this sector, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for competitive SMEs in these markets. The project encourages participation from firms specialising in telecom infrastructure, street works, and fibre network maintenance, paving the way for collaboration and consistent business engagement with public sector authorities.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to undertake fibre installation to support Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) smart multi-purpose columns provision, inclusive of BT Open Reach Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) rental and relevant warranty and maintenance of fibre and any necessary street works. 1 year initial term, with option to extend for 4 further years on a year-by-year basis. First option to extend utilised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e7dc7c-8f43-4344-8348-9d1eb44d23b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 23 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,702 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,702 |
| 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 | LATOS DATA CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 14:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e7dc7c-8f43-4344-8348-9d1eb44d23b1
- 25 Nov 2024 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e7dc7c-8f43-4344-8348-9d1eb44d23b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e7dc7c-8f43-4344-8348-9d1eb44d23b1
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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