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TVCA-PROC-0677 - Bus Stop Flag Replacement Programme

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 13:54

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 10:12

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Externiture Limited as part of their Bus Stop Flag Replacement Programme. This procurement process, identified with the title TVCA-PROC-0677, falls under the services industry category and is focused on upgrading bus stop infrastructure across the Tees Valley region, specifically in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, inviting wide participation. The contract, which commenced on 6th April 2026 and was signed on 9th April 2026, runs until 5th April 2027 with potential extensions available. This project represents a significant opportunity to engage with public sector procurement in the sub-central government sphere.

The tender offers promising prospects for businesses specialising in transport infrastructure services, particularly those dealing with bus-stop posts and bus station services. The open procedure facilitates inclusive participation, potentially benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in providing durable service solutions for public transport environments would be well-positioned to compete and contribute to improving the community's public transportation infrastructure. Additionally, with options to renew the contract annually up to 2031, this contract presents long-term business growth opportunities within the public sector.

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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 have awarded a contract to Externiture Limited to undertake a bus stop flag replacement programme across the Tees Valley. For transparency, the contract was signed on 9th April 2026. The start date was 6th April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033833-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

EXTERNITURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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