---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0784 - Darlington Station - Openreach Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673a6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# TVCA-PROC-0784 - Darlington Station - Openreach Works

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673a6

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract for construction and ancillary works related to telephone and communication lines at Darlington Station to Openreach, a large company based in London. The procurement process, classified under direct award and below threshold without competition, has been completed on 16th April 2026. The works, crucial for the infrastructure category, will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude by 1st May 2027 in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKC1 region. The gross contract value is £72,123.6, with a structured award date of 25th March 2026, ensuring timely adherence to statutory guidelines.

Although this tender was directly awarded, it underscores significant opportunities in infrastructure projects, especially for businesses capable of delivering specialised construction and communication line works. It presents an essential chance for companies within the telephone and communications sector to explore future opportunities arising from governmental authorities. While the direct award approach limits immediate competition, businesses interested in similar niche contractual opportunities have the advantage to watch for statutory provider roles and improve technological capabilities in line installations.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have completed a Direct Award to Openreach for the works on - Darlington Station - 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/034675-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,103 |
| Contracts value | £60,103 |

## 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 | OPENREACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034675-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027245-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027227-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034675-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027245-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027227-2026
  25th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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