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TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley IoT Network Consultancy

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Deadline
6 days left
April 10, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
028613-2026
Value
£180,000
Location
Tees Valley and Durham, United Kingdom
Published
March 28, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 27, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 03, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 10, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 10, 2026

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Budget
£180,000
Duration
4 months
Location
Tees Valley and Durham
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are looking to procure consultancy support to conduct a feasibility study around the usage/ construction of an IoT network across the Tees Valley Region. This contract will be delivered in multiple phases. Phase 1 is a feasibility study to understand whether TVCA should invest in using or building an IoT network across the region. Should the feasibility study recommend that TVCA should invest in this, additional phases may be required under this contract including use case identification and design, procurement support, deployment support and benefits evaluation and monitoring. These additional phases are not guaranteed and are dependent on: a) TVCA internal approval to proceed including budget approval; b) the strategic decision to invest in an IoT network; and c) satisfactory Provider performance in Phase 1. If the above conditions are fulfilled, TVCA reserves the right to instruct the Provider to deliver some or all of the additional phases through a permitted contract modification under the Procurement Act 2023. This may be undertaken using an ‘permitted modification’ in accordance with Section 74 and Schedule 8 of the Act, where the modification is provided for in the Contract. This Contract therefore includes an express provision enabling TVCA to introduce additional phases via a Contract Variation, provided that: – the nature of the additional phases falls within the high-level scope described in this Specification; – the procurement documents clearly state the maximum potential contract value inclusive of all phases; and – the modification does not alter the overall nature of the Contract beyond what was originally described. Any additional phases instructed under this mechanism will be formalised through a written Variation Letter, specifying the detailed scope, deliverables, timelines, pricing and social value. Pricing for additional phases will be agreed with the Provider following finalisation of the scope but prior to issuing the Variation Letter and will be based on the methodology and day rates submitted at tender stage. TVCA is not obliged to instruct the Provider to undertake any work beyond Phase 1. Phase 1 maximum value: £62,440 Maximum contract value if all phases are delivered under this Contract: £150,000

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Requirements & Qualifications

16 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (4)
Financial (4)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Tender must be submitted by the deadline: 2026-04-10T15:00:00+01:00.
--Submissions must be in English, Estonian, Latvian, Polish, or Lithuanian.
--Bidders must provide detailed requirements within the specified categories for each language.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Must be capable of providing consultancy support for a feasibility study.
--Must be able to deliver the contract in multiple phases, with potential for additional phases.
--Must be able to adhere to the procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Proven experience in conducting feasibility studies.
--Expertise in IoT networks, including usage/construction across a region.
--Ability to identify use cases, design solutions, provide procurement support, deployment support, and benefits evaluation/monitoring for potential future phases.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS4
--Phase 1 maximum value: £62,440.
--Maximum contract value if all phases are delivered: £150,000.
--Total value: 180,000.0 EUR.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for IoT network consultancy is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and a defined phased approach. However, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and details on e-submission, impacting its overall practicality and transparency.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general procurement principles with a clear procedure for potential contract modifications under the Procurement Act 2023. The CPV code is appropriate. The submission deadline, while active, might be considered short given the complexity of the project and the need for thorough documentation review. No disputes are noted.

Submission deadline may be considered short.
Clarity80/100

The description of the project, including the phased approach and conditions for additional phases, is reasonably clear. The requirements for technical capability and eligibility are outlined. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria leaves a significant gap in understanding how bids will be assessed.

Missing evaluation criteria.
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. The phased approach and maximum contract values are specified. However, the lack of accessible tender documents with content or summaries is a significant omission.

No document content available.
Fairness85/100

The tender discloses the estimated value and provides a clear phased structure with defined maximum values for each phase. The criteria for potential contract modifications are outlined, promoting transparency. The process appears objective, and the use of open competition is fair. However, the lack of explicit evaluation criteria could be perceived as less transparent.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, it lacks information regarding e-submission, which is a common and expected feature in modern procurement. Financing information is not explicitly detailed, and the absence of accessible tender documents hinders practical preparation for bidders.

No e-submission specified.
Missing financing information.
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. The contract start date follows the submission deadline. No suspensions or disputes are indicated, contributing to high data consistency.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, innovation, or EU funding, which are increasingly important considerations in public tenders. This suggests a moderate focus on sustainability aspects.

Not green procurement.
No social criteria.

Strengths

Clear phased approach for consultancy support.
Defined maximum contract values for each phase.
Appropriate CPV code and NUTS code provided.
Open competition procedure.

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria.
No e-submission specified.
Lack of accessible tender documents with content.
Limited explicit focus on sustainability aspects.

Recommendations

1. Specify clear evaluation criteria for bid assessment.
2. Provide details on the e-submission process and platform.
3. Include accessible tender documents with detailed specifications.

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