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SUMMARY:Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TV ERF) Meet the Buyer Event
DESCRIPTION:Connect with Viridor and Kanadevia Inova to explore supply chain opportunities on one of the Tees Valley’s major infrastructure projects. \nThe Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TV ERF) is a major new infrastructure project being developed at Teesworks\, Redcar. \nDelivered by Viridor\, with Kanadevia Inova (KVI) appointed as the Engineering\, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor\, the facility will process approximately 450\,000 tonnes of residual waste each year and generate up to 49.9MW of electricity\, enough to power around 60\,000 homes. \nThis Meet the Buyer event provides businesses with the opportunity to engage directly with the project team and explore potential opportunities within the TV ERF supply chain. \nBusinesses will be invited to register their interest in specific project packages and provide information about their products and services. Applications will then be reviewed and suitable suppliers will be allocated a dedicated 10-minute meeting slot with representatives from Kanadevia Inova and the wider project team. \nThis is your opportunity to showcase your business\, discuss your capabilities and gain valuable insight into how your organisation could support the delivery of one of the Tees Valley’s most significant infrastructure developments. \nWhy attend?\nBy attending\, you will: \n\nGain early visibility of supply chain opportunities linked to the TV ERF project\nMeet directly with representatives from Kanadevia Inova and the wider project team\nPresent your business and discuss your products\, services and capabilities\nUnderstand supplier requirements and procurement expectations\nExplore potential routes into a major infrastructure project supply chain\nBuild valuable connections that could support future opportunities\n\nAreas of opportunity\nOpportunities are expected across a range of sectors\, including: \nConstruction and site works\n\nCivil engineering and groundworks\nStructural steel and fabrication\nConcrete supply and placement\nTemporary works and scaffolding\n\nMechanical and electrical\n\nPipework and installation\nElectrical installation and cabling\nHVAC systems\nInstrumentation and controls\n\nLogistics and support services\n\nPlant hire and equipment\nHaulage and logistics\nWaste management\nSite security\n\nProfessional and specialist services\n\nHealth and safety support\nEnvironmental services\nTesting and commissioning\nLabour supply and specialist trades\n\nEvent Format\nFollowing registration\, businesses will be asked to provide details of their products and services\, select the package(s) most relevant to their offering and explain their suitability. \nSuccessful applicants will be allocated a dedicated 10-minute meeting slot with members of the project team to discuss their capabilities and potential involvement in the TV ERF supply chain. \nMeeting times and further event details will be shared with successful applicants ahead of the event. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is open to businesses across the Tees Valley and wider region that are interested in supplying goods\, services or expertise to major infrastructure\, energy and construction projects. \nImportant information\n\nRegistration does not guarantee a meeting slot.\nApplications will be reviewed against the requirements of the available packages.\nMeeting slots will be allocated to suppliers whose products or services are most closely aligned to project requirements.\nThis event is focused on supply chain engagement and market awareness rather than contract award.\nSuppliers should be prepared to meet project compliance and onboarding requirements.\n\nPlease note this event is funded via the Tees Valley Supply Chain programme. \nAbout Tees Valley Supply Chain\nTees Valley Supply Chain is delivered by RTC North on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority\, and the Tees Valley Business Board. \nIf your business is based in Tees Valley (Darlington\, Hartlepool\, Middlesbrough\, Redcar & Cleveland or Stockton-On-Tees)\, support is fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Support is conditional based on eligibility and suitability checks\, and for one-to-one productivity support the completion of a diagnostic.
URL:https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/tees-valley-energy-recovery-facility-tv-erf-meet-the-buyer-event/
LOCATION:Riverside Stadium\, Riverside Stadium\, Middlesbrough\, TS3 6RS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Pitch perfect India: Choosing the right entry model and partners
DESCRIPTION:Explore practical considerations for entering the Indian market\, including agreements\, performance\, IP\, communication\, and flexibility to support a structured\, lower‑risk approach. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nHow to evaluate different routes to market in India\nHow to assess\, identify\, and conduct due diligence on suitable business partners\nHow to approach commercial discussions\, negotiations\, and partnership agreements more effectively in the Indian market\n\nDescription\nIndia presents strong growth opportunities for UK exporters\, but entering the market successfully requires careful planning around routes to market\, partner selection\, and commercial engagement strategies. In this webinar\, experts from the UK India Business Council will guide UK businesses through the main market-entry approaches in India\, including direct sales\, distributors\, agents\, e-commerce and online marketplaces\, licensing and franchising\, joint ventures\, strategic partnerships\, local subsidiaries\, and manufacturing or assembly operations in India. The session will help exporters assess which route-to-market model may best align with their product\, sector\, and growth ambitions\, while highlighting key commercial considerations businesses should evaluate before entering the market. \nAlongside market-entry strategies\, the webinar will also provide practical guidance on partner assessment and due diligence in the Indian market. Drawing on UKIBC’s on-the-ground experience\, the session will cover important considerations when engaging potential distributors\, agents\, or strategic partners\, including evaluating market coverage\, business capability\, commercial alignment\, sector experience\, reputation\, and long-term suitability. \nThe session will further explore key commercial considerations for India market entry\, including the importance of clearly defined agreements\, performance expectations\, intellectual property awareness\, communication practices\, and maintaining flexibility in commercial relationships. The discussion will focus on practical business considerations intended to help exporters approach market entry in a structured\, commercially informed\, and lower-risk manner. \nSpeakers\nShivraj Chaudhary\nSenior Manager\, UK India Business Council \nShivraj Chaudhary is a Senior Manager at the UK India Business Council\, where he works closely with UK businesses looking to enter\, grow\, and succeed in the Indian market. He is passionate about helping companies navigate the complexities of doing business in India and turning opportunities into practical growth strategies. \nWith more than 15 years of experience in management consulting\, Shivraj has supported senior leadership teams across global and mid-sized organisations on market entry\, growth strategy\, business case development\, industry analysis\, and project management. Known for his structured and pragmatic approach\, he helps businesses simplify complex challenges and make informed strategic decisions. \nOver the course of his career\, he has worked extensively with leadership teams across sectors\, supporting them in evaluating market opportunities\, shaping expansion plans\, and executing critical projects with confidence. \nPrior to joining UKIBC\, Shivraj worked with Boston Analytics India Pvt. Ltd. and Strategic Analysis India Pvt. Ltd.\, where he led consulting and research engagements across industries including Chemicals\, Oil & Gas\, Retail\, Pharmaceuticals\, Energy\, Infrastructure\, Automotive\, FMCG\, Food & Drink\, and Engineering Goods. His role involved managing end-to-end project delivery\, leading teams\, engaging with clients\, and ensuring insights translated into meaningful business outcomes.
URL:https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/pitch-perfect-india-choosing-the-right-entry-model-and-partners/
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SUMMARY:Pitch perfect India: Selling into India for first‑time UK exporters
DESCRIPTION:Join this practical session designed to help UK exporters understand the key financial and compliance considerations when selling goods into India. \nWhat you’ll learn\nUnderstand how Indian GST\, customs duties\, and cross-border tax rules affect the total landed cost of goods\nIdentify how to use the UK–India FTA in practice\, including rules of origin and exporter registration requirements\nGain confidence in building compliant and competitive pricing strategies for the Indian market \nDescription\nJoin this practical session designed to help UK exporters understand the key financial and compliance considerations when selling goods into India. \nGrant Thornton will provide clear guidance on Indian GST\, customs duties\, and cross-border tax fundamentals\, helping you understand how goods are taxed at import and how this affects pricing\, margins\, and competitiveness. \nAlongside this\, the FTA Utilisation team will introduce the UK–India Free Trade Agreement and explain how to access preferential tariffs in practice. You’ll learn how rules of origin work\, why exporter registration is essential\, and how to complete origin declarations correctly to benefit from reduced duties. \nTogether\, these insights will give you a joined-up view of how tax\, duties\, and trade agreements interact—equipping you to price effectively\, remain compliant\, and confidently enter the Indian market. \nSpeakers\nRachel Spiegelhalter\nCPTPP Deputy Utilisation Lead\, Department for Business and Trade \nRachel leads the Free Trade Agreement Utilisation (FTAU) team’s work on utilising the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade deal at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). She works to prepare the business community and teams across the Department both in the UK and overseas to make the most of new opportunities presented by the UK joining CPTPP. She also has a focus on FTAU’s work on Malaysia and Brunei. \nRachel previously worked in the Government Legal Department\, joining (former) DIT in 2022 where she provided legal support on the UK’s accession to the CPTPP.
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