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Tees Valley Infrastructure Plan

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Sep 2025 at 14:29

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11 Sep 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside International Airport, Darlington, has completed the procurement process for consultancy services to develop the Tees Valley Strategic Infrastructure Plan. This procurement, titled "Tees Valley Infrastructure Plan," falls under the "Infrastructure works consultancy services" category and targets the UKC1 region. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method below the threshold, with the award being made to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED. The contract commenced on 15th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 17th November 2025, with a potential one-month extension. The total contracted amount is £59,564.09, with provisions for up to £71,476.91 gross.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in infrastructure consultancy services to demonstrate their capability in supporting regional infrastructure planning initiatives. Firms with expertise in strategic infrastructure development, particularly those capable of meeting specific regional needs, stand to gain from engaging in such projects. Moreover, the involvement of a prestigious consultant such as OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED could present networking opportunities and the potential to leverage future business partnerships with regional authorities. As the competition was limited, businesses positioned to offer unique insights into strategic planning are well-suited to vie for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Tees Valley Infrastructure Plan

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract for the provision of consultancy services to develop the Tees Valley Strategic Infrastructure Plan. The contract commencement date was 18th June 2025, however there were delays with contract signing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056636-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£59,564 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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