---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0776 - Virgin Media - Darlington Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ca8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064ca8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# TVCA-PROC-0776 - Virgin Media - Darlington Station

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ca8

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## Summary

The procurement process described is initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, aiming to support the Darlington Western Gateway Scheme on Victoria Road. The project is titled "TVCA-PROC-0776 - Virgin Media - Darlington Station" within the industry category of telecommunications works. This process was awarded on 10th February 2026 with a contract period set from 27th February 2026 to 26th February 2027. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with Virgin Media being directly awarded the contract due to technical reasons, as they are the statutory provider unable to be substituted. The project is valued at approximately £46,220.36 including VAT.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications infrastructure and construction as it encompasses ancillary works for telecommunications. Despite being a direct award to Virgin Media, understanding such opportunities and project scopes allows similar businesses to prepare for future participation or collaboration in such critical infrastructure projects. Companies with capabilities in telecommunications construction and those registered as statutory providers in specific domains would find this an illustrative example of government contracting opportunities that drive regional development projects.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') intend to Direct award to Virgin Media. Diversionary works are required to facilitate the Darlington Western Gateway Scheme on Victoria Road This is the Statutory Provider unable to award to any other provider. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013179514

### Procurement Information

This is the Statutory Provider unable to award to any other provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011927-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,516 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011927-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011927-2026
  10th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013179514
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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