Planning

Darlington Northern Link Road - Outline Business Case and Preliminary Design

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Darlington Northern Link Road, involving the development of an outline business case and preliminary design. This opportunity pertains to the services category and will employ an open procedure procurement method. Located in Darlington, in the United Kingdom, this project is scheduled to begin on 8th December 2025 and end on 7th December 2027, with a gross value of £3,600,000. Interested parties should note the key dates, including the future notice date set for 15th September 2025, and the location specifics within the Teesside region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy, engineering design services for civil engineering construction, and design consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate given the suitability considerations outlined in the tender details. Such projects can broaden business portfolios, increase market presence, and provide growth opportunities within the public sector. Companies experienced in public authority projects and those with the capability to deliver comprehensive design solutions are well-positioned to compete for this procurement.

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Notice Title

Darlington Northern Link Road - Outline Business Case and Preliminary Design

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contracting Authority') have a potential upcoming opportunity for the Business Case and Preliminary Design for the Darlington Northern Link Road.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051681
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022463-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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