--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley IoT Network Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064d0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064d0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064d0b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-05-14" --- # TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley IoT Network Consultancy Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064d0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064d0b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is centred around the Tees Valley IoT Network Consultancy, an initiative led by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located in Darlington, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically focusing on feasibility studies and advisory services for an Internet of Things (IoT) network in the Tees Valley Region. The procurement follows an open competition method, suitable for engagements below the threshold. The process has recently reached the award and contract stage, with FarrPoint Limited awarded on 6th May 2026, and the contract activation date commencing on 11th May 2026. The project is planned to conclude its initial phase by 10th September 2026, with potential for further phases depending on several factors, including feasibility study outcomes and internal approvals. This tender offers significant business growth potential for consultancies specialising in IoT networks and feasibility studies. It offers a phased contractual approach where successful completion of the initial feasibility study could lead to further extensive work, including implementation and evaluation of the IoT network. Small and medium enterprises, particularly those with expertise in technology consultancy and conducting feasibility studies, are well-suited to participate and benefit from the opportunities presented by this contract. The scope for additional phases under a potential contract modification could also provide extended business opportunities, thereby encouraging enduring partnerships with the Tees Valley Combined Authority. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have procured consultancy support to conduct a feasibility study around the usage / construction of an IoT network across the Tees Valley Region. This contract will be delivered in multiple phases. Phase 1 is a feasibility study to understand whether TVCA should invest in using or building an IoT network across the region. Should the feasibility study recommend that TVCA should invest in this, additional phases may be required under this contract including use case identification and design, procurement support, deployment support and benefits evaluation and monitoring. These additional phases are not guaranteed and are dependent on: a) TVCA internal approval to proceed including budget approval; b) the strategic decision to invest in an IoT network; and c) satisfactory Provider performance in Phase 1. If the above conditions are fulfilled, TVCA reserves the right to instruct the Provider to deliver some or all of the additional phases through a permitted contract modification under the Procurement Act 2023. This may be undertaken using an 'permitted modification' in accordance with Section 74 and Schedule 8 of the Act, where the modification is provided for in the Contract. This Contract therefore includes an express provision enabling TVCA to introduce additional phases via a Contract Variation, provided that: - the nature of the additional phases falls within the high-level scope described in this Specification; - the procurement documents clearly state the maximum potential contract value inclusive of all phases; and - the modification does not alter the overall nature of the Contract beyond what was originally described. Any additional phases instructed under this mechanism will be formalised through a written Variation Letter, specifying the detailed scope, deliverables, timelines, pricing and social value. Pricing for additional phases will be agreed with the Provider following finalisation of the scope but prior to issuing the Variation Letter and will be based on the methodology and day rates submitted at tender stage. TVCA is not obliged to instruct the Provider to undertake any work beyond Phase 1. Phase 1 maximum value: PS62,440 Maximum contract value if all phases are delivered under this Contract: PS150,000 ### Planning Information The Contracting Authority seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide cost benefit analysis for the utilisation or construction of a LoRaWAN network in the Tees Valley. Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline: 16/02/2026 at 15:00 Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: 20/02/2026 at 15:00 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044456-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Award date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | £150,000 | | Contracts value | £150,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | FARRPOINT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 79314000 - Feasibility study ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044456-2026 - 29 Apr 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039364-2026 - 27 Mar 2026 at 14:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028613-2026 - 19 Mar 2026 at 12:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025146-2026 - 10 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012069-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044456-2026 14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039364-2026 29th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028613-2026 27th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025146-2026 19th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012069-2026 10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5WM593M5PT - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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