--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0482 Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Freeport Digital Testbed Modular Build" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ca2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ca2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ca2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ca2b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" 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-h6vhtk-04ca2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ca2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ca2b.json) ## Summary Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is initiating 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 procurement falls under the goods category, specifically modular and portable buildings, and is currently in the planning stage. The PTME exercise aims to gather insights and validate supplier proposals, assess market capacity, and understand associated risks and opportunities. Key dates include the future notice date on 17 February 2025, and interested parties need to register on the ProContract e-tendering portal to access detailed documentation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in modular building construction or portable accommodation solutions. Companies with a robust capacity for rapid deployment and innovative building techniques will be well-suited to compete in this procurement. By engaging in this PTME, businesses can influence the final procurement specifications, mitigating risks and clarifying requirements prior to the formal tender. This initiative not only supports business growth but also enhances the competitiveness of suppliers equipped to meet the specific needs of the Tees Valley Combined Authority and Teesside International Airport. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041205-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Feb 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLC13 Darlington | ## 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 13:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041205-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=852c21e4-d1be-ef11-8133-005056b64545 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=852c21e4-d1be-ef11-8133-005056b64545 - https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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