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Testing and Operational Delivery of the S&DR Anniversary Journey

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Testing and Operational Delivery of the Stockton and Darlington Railway Anniversary Journey." This contract, awarded to West Coast Railways, falls under the services category with a focus on technical inspection and testing services (CPV code 71630000), situated in the UKC13 region, which includes Darlington. This direct procurement, achieved below the threshold without competition, moved swiftly from inception to its award date on 31st March 2025, which also marked the commencement of the contract, ending on 30th September 2025. The total contract value was £60,000. The process was straightforward, with the award and contract now active.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those adept in rail inspection and testing. The choice of West Coast Railways, a large-scale supplier, indicates the project's requirements for firms with significant operational capacity and technical expertise in rail services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and maintain compliance with UK legislation such as 2023/54 might find similar direct procurement processes suitable avenues for growth, especially in collaboration with local authorities keen on heritage projects. Such contracts can bolster a firm's business profile by demonstrating their capability to operate effectively within stringent timeframes and specified technical requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing and Operational Delivery of the S&DR Anniversary Journey

Notice Description

Testing and Operational Delivery of the Stockton and Darlington Railway Anniversary Journey

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070010-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
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
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST COAST RAILWAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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