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Private 5G Network Operator

Tees Valley Combined Authority · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 22:28.

Opportunity overview

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract to AWTG Limited for the provision of 5G Private Network Operations following an above threshold open procurement process.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

AWTG LIMITED

Matched by number
Published award value
£400k
Awarded
11 Jun 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 05793772
Location
London, UKI73, W3 7SR, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV32412110 — Internet network
  • CPV32424000 — Network infrastructure
  • CPV32425000 — Network operating system
  • CPV32427000 — Network system
  • CPV48214000 — Network operating system software package
  • CPV50312310 — Maintenance of data network equipment

Lots

  • Lot 1£400k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
TVCA-PROC-0561
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Please see tender documents for further detail which can be found at the below link. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=261832d3-c321-f011-8136-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the tender documentation. Registration is free.
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
9 Jun 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
27 May 2025, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
16 May 2025, 16:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
480,000

Options

Description
There may be a requirement in the future to expand the network to further sites, which may necessitate increases to the contract value

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Question 1 - Methodology and Delivery
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Question 2 - Technology and Implementation
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Question 3 - Operational Support Package
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Question 4 - Added Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59
Starts
30 Jun 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKC1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKC1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32412110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Internet network
Entry 2
Id
32424000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Network infrastructure
Entry 3
Id
32425000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Network operating system
Entry 4
Id
32427000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Network system
Entry 5
Id
48214000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Network operating system software package
Entry 6
Id
50312310
Scheme
CPV
Description
Maintenance of data network equipment

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
017002-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
25 Apr 2025, 12:23

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
007676-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
3 Mar 2025, 14:30
Entry 2
Id
007687-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
3 Mar 2025, 15:04

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
17 Mar 2025, 23:59
Description
Pre-Tender Market Engagement exercise for a 5G Network Operator requirement at Teesside International Airport. Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline: 4pm on 10th March 2025 Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: 4pm on 17th March 2025 A link to this opportunity can be found below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2ad38809-34f8-ef11-8136-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDNG-8971-ZVCR
Name
Tees Valley Combined Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC13
Country
GB
Locality
Darlington
Postal Code
DL2 1NJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Teesside Airport Business Suite, Teesside International Airport

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PDNG-8971-ZVCR
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-05793772
Name
AWTG LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI73
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
W3 7SR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
8 Canham Mews

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
05793772
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PRQN-2658-LDRD
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
12 Jun 2025, 00:00
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
12 Jun 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKC1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32412110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Internet network
Entry 2
Id
32424000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Network infrastructure
Entry 3
Id
32425000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Network operating system
Entry 4
Id
32427000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Network system
Entry 5
Id
48214000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Network operating system software package
Entry 6
Id
50312310
Scheme
CPV
Description
Maintenance of data network equipment

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
480,000

Renewal

Description
There are eight optional one-year extensions. The Contracting Authority shall communicate its intention to extend the Contract Period with the Provider no later than 30 days prior to the end of the Contract Period. Two months prior to the end of the Initial Term, the Provider shall provide to the Contracting Authority details of the Price for the extended period as reviewed pursuant to CPI ("Revised Price"); Should the Contracting Authority exercise their option to extend, the Revised Price shall be payable instead of the Price by the Contracting Authority following the end of the Initial Term until the end of the first extended period. Should the Contracting Authority wish to further extend the Contract beyond the first extension, the above shall apply to each extension of the Contract and the reference to "Initial Term" shall instead be to Contract's existing extended period.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
032097-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
12 Jun 2025, 18:02

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-05793772
Name
AWTG LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
29 Jun 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59
Starts
30 Jun 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2035, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
23 Jun 2025, 23:59

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Private 5G Network Operator
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
26 Jun 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
480,000

Period

Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59
Starts
30 Jun 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Eight optional one-year extensions, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority shall communicate its intention to extend the Contract Period with the Provider pursuant to Clause 2.2 no later than 30 days prior to the end of the Contract Period.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
039622-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
14 Jul 2025, 13:15

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Tasks, outputs and products produced on time and approved by TVCA
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Stakeholder engagement effectiveness
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Coverage achieved for Priority Area 1.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Coverage achieved for Priority Area 2
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Coverage achieved for Priority Area 3
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Critical fault fix / replacement

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Darlington · UKC13 · DL2 1NJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC1 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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