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title: "Skippers Lane - Virgin Media Diversion"
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buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Skippers Lane - Virgin Media Diversion

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98a180c4-a5df-4898-bfda-1bdc01cf2440

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## Summary

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Skippers Lane - Virgin Media Diversion" within the Networks industry category. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, the project involves the diversion of Virgin Media to enable the Skippers Lane infrastructure project. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract period starting on 31 July 2024 and ending on 30 July 2025. The tender period concluded on 30 July 2024. The procurement method utilised was an exemption-based approach, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network and information technology services to engage with infrastructure projects and expand their portfolios. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete, potentially benefiting from the scope of works related to network diversions and IT services. Partnering in such initiatives can lead to business growth, increased visibility in the public sector, and the establishment of long-term relationships with local government bodies, such as Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.

## Notice

Virgin Media diversion to enable the Skippers Lane infrastructure project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd307529-c3a9-46f2-a56f-4ac7ad8d2e69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - 455 - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,471 |
| 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 | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd307529-c3a9-46f2-a56f-4ac7ad8d2e69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd307529-c3a9-46f2-a56f-4ac7ad8d2e69
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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