Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0561
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, are looking to procure
a supplier to install, maintain and operate a private 5G network located at Teesside International Airport.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2035
- 9 years, 9 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Eight optional one-year extensions. To be utilised if the 5G network is still required following the initial two year contract. The optional extensions will be reviewed and potentially taken on an annual basis.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
There may be a requirement in the future to expand the network to further sites, which may necessitate increases to the contract value
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32425000 - Network operating system
- 32427000 - Network system
- 48214000 - Network operating system software package
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
Contract locations
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 May 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 May 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please see tender documents for further detail which can be found at the below link.
You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the tender documentation. Registration is free.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Question 1 - Methodology and Delivery | Quality | 20% |
| Question 2 - Technology and Implementation | Quality | 20% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Question 3 - Operational Support Package | Quality | 15% |
| Question 4 - Added Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNG-8971-ZVCR
Teesside Airport Business Suite, Teesside International Airport
Darlington
DL2 1NJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government