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Tees Valley Infrastructure Plan

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Jun 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, has completed the award stage of a tender process for the Tees Valley Infrastructure Plan (Stage 1: Define). This procurement falls under the services category and is valued at £59,564.09, awarded to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED. Situated in Darlington, Tees Valley Combined Authority initiated a limited competition procurement ('Below threshold - limited competition') for infrastructure works consultancy services. The contract, which covers services within the UKC1 region, runs from 18th June to 17th November 2025, with an option for extension until 17th December 2025. The signature of the contract is scheduled by 17th June 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure consultancy services, providing a platform to contribute to regional development. Large enterprises, such as established consultancy firms with expertise in infrastructure planning, are well-suited to compete in such limited competition tenders. The project's focus on defining infrastructure plans aligns with long-term business growth, offering a chance to participate in shaping strategic developments within the Tees Valley region. Successful involvement in this contract can enhance a firm's portfolio and positioning in public sector projects, fostering further collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

Tees Valley Infrastructure Plan

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, are awarding a contract for the provision of a Tees Valley Infrastructure Plan (Stage 1: Define).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032329-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,564 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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