--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0482 Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Freeport Digital Testbed Modular Build" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bedd0741-f92a-4c20-b9db-995ef3e876a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bedd0741-f92a-4c20-b9db-995ef3e876a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bedd0741-f92a-4c20-b9db-995ef3e876a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bedd0741-f92a-4c20-b9db-995ef3e876a2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT" published: "2024-12-20" --- # TVCA-PROC-0482 Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Freeport Digital Testbed Modular Build Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bedd0741-f92a-4c20-b9db-995ef3e876a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bedd0741-f92a-4c20-b9db-995ef3e876a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bedd0741-f92a-4c20-b9db-995ef3e876a2.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, in conjunction with Teesside International Airport, is conducting a Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) for the potential procurement of a modular or portable building for the Freeport Digital Testbed (FDT) located at Teesside International Airport. This PTME aims to gather market insights and is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 21st January 2025. The industry category for this procurement is classified under "Modular and portable buildings," and the procurement location is in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and modular building sectors, particularly those specialising in portable structures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. By engaging in this early market engagement, businesses can help shape the final procurement requirements, validate their proposals, and understand potential risks and opportunities. The PTME provides a platform for suppliers to raise queries and offer input before the official procurement process begins, helping businesses position themselves competitively for the forthcoming tender. ## 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/build a portacabin or modular building for the Freeport Digital Testbed (FDT) which is located at Teesside International Airport. 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=852c21e4-d1be-ef11-8133-005056b64545 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/c8431f67-ddb9-4b89-874a-c03b7b72455c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 13:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8431f67-ddb9-4b89-874a-c03b7b72455c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8431f67-ddb9-4b89-874a-c03b7b72455c 20th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=852c21e4-d1be-ef11-8133-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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