Award

Consultancy Support for CASTLE Project

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

31 Mar 2026 at 09:51

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

02 Jul 2025 at 08:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current public procurement process, initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, pertains to the "Consultancy Support for CASTLE Project" located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services. It involves a contract amendment with an extended period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, valued at £72,000 gross (£60,000 net). The procurement stage is contract amendment, with the original contract awarded on 1st July 2025. The legal basis for this procurement is referenced under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy businesses, particularly those with expertise in autonomous vehicle consultancy and infrastructure projects. The involvement of the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority under the sub-central government structure, highlights the significance of this project within the public sector. Businesses that focus on transport systems and have demonstrated experience in delivering similar consultancy services would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The initial contract was awarded to Eaton Connected Solutions Limited, a small to medium enterprise, underscoring an openness to varied business scales in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Support for CASTLE Project

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for the provision of autonomous vehicle consultancy support for the CASTLE Project and wider ARC scope for Autonomous Road Corridors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055733
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029498-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EATON CONNECTED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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