---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0776 - Virgin Media - Darlington Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a03"
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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-065a03

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by Tees Valley Combined Authority for the Darlington Station Diversionary Works (TVCA-PROC-0776) has reached the award stage, involving a direct award to Virgin Media. This project, situated in Darlington, falls under the 'works' industry category related to telecommunications. The procurement method employed was 'below threshold - without competition', with key dates indicating the contract period starts on 27 February 2026 and ends on 26 February 2027. The buyer, Tees Valley Combined Authority, operates from Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, exemplifying public authority under sub-central government, tasked with driving regional initiatives.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the utilities and telecommunications sectors, particularly those with capabilities in ancillary works. Although the method was direct, indicating no competition for this particular award, similar projects facilitated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority could offer growth avenues for companies in this domain. Businesses capable of delivering specialised utilities infrastructure projects should keep abreast with future opportunities from the authority. Given the significant involvement of Virgin Media as a large-scale supplier, companies within the relevant industries might find collaboration prospects to effectively utilise existing frameworks and expertise.

## 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=1016455844

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016022-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,516 |

## 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016022-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016022-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1016455844
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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