Tender

TVCA-PROC-0677 - Bus Stop Flag Replacement Programme

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, operating as a sub-central public authority, has initiated a procurement process under the title "TVCA-PROC-0677 - Bus Stop Flag Replacement Programme". This procurement, classified under the services category, invites businesses to tender for replacing bus stop flags across the Tees Valley region, headquartered at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, UK. The process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 9th February 2026 and the expected award date by 16th February 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, encouraging competitive bidding for a contract valued at £480,000, scheduled to commence on 23rd March 2026 and possibly extendable until 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in infrastructure services such as bus station services and related installations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, as the procurement explicitly supports their participation. The emphasis on quality, price, and social value allows businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions in public transportation infrastructure to distinguish themselves in the bidding process. Successful bidders will be partnering with a reputable public authority, creating substantial growth potential through long-term involvement in regional transportation projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0677 - Bus Stop Flag Replacement Programme

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are looking to procure a provider to undertake a bus stop flag replacement programme across the Tees Valley. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Bus-stop-posts./KJQ597M394 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KJQ597M394

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are four options to extend the contract for one year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002293-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34928440 - Bus-stop posts

63712100 - Bus station services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement
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

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