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TVCA-PROC-0595a - Development of South Bank Rail Station - ECI & Design

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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09 Jan 2026 at 19:05

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03 Dec 2025 at 14:05

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03 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process completed by Tees Valley Combined Authority involves the direct award of a contract to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited for the development of South Bank Rail Station, focusing on early contractor involvement and design. The contract, identified as TVCA-PROC-0595a, falls under the services industry category, specifically railway engineering services. The project is situated in the UKC12 region, with Darlington as a notable postal area. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract period spanning from 17th December 2025 to 15th December 2026, with an option to extend six months if required. The contract was awarded on the basis of Network Rail's position as asset owner, enabling a direct award method under the legal framework of the UK's UKPGA 2023/54. The gross contract value is approximately £390,512.40, with a base amount of £325,427.00.

This contractual opportunity fosters significant business growth, particularly for large firms experienced in railway and engineering services. Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, as the sole supplier, benefits directly by solidifying its scope within the rail engineering sector in the North East of England. The focus on early contractor involvement offers specialised companies the chance to influence project design and execution phases, leading to potential future collaborations. Nevertheless, companies with unique intellectual property or significant expertise in railway engineering processes may find the procurement method rationale — concerning intellectual property and exclusive rights — advantageous for similar future engagements.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0595a - Development of South Bank Rail Station - ECI & Design

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited for Development of South Bank Rail Station - ECI & Design. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005419721

Procurement Information

Network Rail are the asset owner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002075-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£325,427 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£325,427 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2026 6-12 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
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325792600

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

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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