--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0919 - Investment Zone Digital Connectivity Improvement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e03b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e03b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e03b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e03b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-08-10" --- # TVCA-PROC-0919 - Investment Zone Digital Connectivity Improvement Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e03b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e03b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e03b.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently in the Planning stage of its tender process titled "TVCA-PROC-0919 - Investment Zone Digital Connectivity Improvement". This initiative falls under the Telecommunications network industry category and is designated for the Darlington area in the UK. Key dates for this process include a pre-tender market engagement document issued on 10th August 2026, with deadlines for clarification questions on 25th August 2026 and submission by 4th September 2026. This project is aimed at boosting digital connectivity within the Investment Zone, employing a procurement method focused on works with additional service categories, ensuring readiness for a large-scale telecommunications enhancement starting in early 2027. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications, technology services, and infrastructure sectors seeking to expand their portfolios in public-sector projects. Companies experienced in designing, deploying, operating, and maintaining telecommunications networks and equipment will find this project particularly advantageous. SME suppliers with innovative solutions in digital connectivity can leverage this engagement with the Tees Valley Combined Authority to enhance their market presence and contribute to a high-profile regional development initiative. The comprehensive contract period extending through 2040 offers long-term collaboration potential for successful bidders. ## 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 a solution focused on Investment Zone digital connectivity improvement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Telecommunications-network./SE3PATHY4P To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SE3PATHY4P ### 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 Tuesday 25th August 2026 Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: 12pm on Friday 4th September 2026 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/075773-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 4 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 - 45 - Construction work - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment - 32571000 - Communications infrastructure - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2026 at 13:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075773-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075773-2026 10th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SE3PATHY4P - https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Telecommunications-network./SE3PATHY4P - 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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