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title: "Airport Operations Database"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05592a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Airport Operations Database

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05592a

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## Summary

Tees Valley Combined Authority is undertaking a procurement process in the planning stage, focussed on engaging the market for the potential acquisition of an Airport Operations Database (AODB) for Teesside International Airport Limited. Classified under the 'goods' category with specific attention to data-transmission equipment, this procurement is situated in Darlington, within the UKC region. The pre-market engagement documents are available online, and interested suppliers need to register by 1st August 2025 to access the full documentation. The procurement is driven by the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, with the contract expected to commence on 7th November 2025 and conclude by 6th November 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in airport operations, data-transmission technology, and related fields. It offers a platform for suppliers to introduce solutions that can optimise airport efficiencies and data management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to express interest, as this process is inclusive and seeks contributions from varied purchasing capacities and innovative approaches. Businesses keen on expanding in operational database creation and management will find this tender a strategic fit for growth and partnership with a sub-central government authority.

## Notice

Teesside International Airport Limited (TIAL) seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide an Airport Operations Database (AODB) for use by Teesside International Airport Limited. 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.

### Planning Information

The pre-market engagement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=375b1e98-cf58-f011-813a-005056b64545 
You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the documentation. Registration is free.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037440-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 12:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037440-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037440-2025
  4th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=375b1e98-cf58-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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