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title: "TVCA-PROC-0918 - Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Mobile Connectivity Improvement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e033"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-08-10"
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# TVCA-PROC-0918 - Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Mobile Connectivity Improvement

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e033

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The tender, titled "TVCA-PROC-0918 - Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Mobile Connectivity Improvement," focuses on the telecommunications industry with the goal of improving mobile connectivity infrastructure across Hartlepool and Middlesbrough. Key dates for market engagement include a clarification question deadline on 21st August 2026 and a submission deadline on 2nd September 2026. The buying organisation is located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, United Kingdom. This pre-tender market engagement aims to prepare for the potential procurement of design, deployment, operation, and maintenance services for the mobile network infrastructure.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the telecommunications sector, particularly those with experience in infrastructure projects and services. Companies capable of designing, deploying, and managing telecommunications networks and equipment will find this opportunity ideal for expanding their operations and influence within the North East of England. Businesses that can present innovative solutions and demonstrate a capacity for delivering within outlined timeframes, while engaging effectively during the pre-tender stage, would be well-positioned to benefit from this initiative.

## Notice

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 design, deploy, operate and maintain mobile connectivity infrastructure across Hartlepool and Middlesbrough. Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: *Understand the market's appetite to be involved in the potential future procurement exercise; *Validate the supplier's proposal; *Understand the capacity of the market and timescales for delivery *Potential risks associated with the procurement *Understand opportunities, costs and considerations *Provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries and points of consideration in advance of any potential procurement exercise. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Telecommunications-network./58RN6Q63K7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58RN6Q63K7

### Planning Information

The table below outlines the key dates for this pre-tender market engagement exercise. 
Pre-tender market engagement document issue: Monday 10th August 2026
Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline: 12pm on Friday 21st August
Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: 12pm on Wednesday 2nd September
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Tees Valley portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Telecommunications-network./58RN6Q63K7
To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58RN6Q63K7
If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.
This timeline may change based on programme development activities and the feedback received as part of this PTME.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075759-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2040 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 13:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075759-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075759-2026
  10th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58RN6Q63K7
- https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Telecommunications-network./58RN6Q63K7
- https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Telecommunications-network./58RN6Q63K7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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