---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0776 - Virgin Media - Darlington Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a02"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a02.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

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

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a02

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a direct contract award to Virgin Media for the Darlington Western Gateway Scheme, specifically targeting diversionary works on Victoria Road. This contract is within the industry category of ancillary works for telecommunications and is located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award below threshold without competition, specifically for utility works. The award was confirmed on 23rd February 2026, and the contract period is set from 27th February 2026 until 26th February 2027. The procurement stage is complete, and the legal basis follows the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement process offers business growth opportunities specifically for large-scale enterprises specialising in telecommunications infrastructure. As the procurement is a direct award to Virgin Media, other businesses may want to engage with Tees Valley Combined Authority for future projects or ancillary services associated with large infrastructure schemes. Companies that excel in utility provision and have the capability to undertake complex infrastructure projects would be ideal candidates for similar procurement opportunities in the region. Such endeavours can open doors to further collaborations and contractual engagements with public authorities.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have completed a 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=1016451040

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016021-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | Active |
| 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

- 23 Feb 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016021-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016021-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1016451040
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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