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TVCA-PROC-0767 - Bus Timetable Printing

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 15:02

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 08:51

Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, headquartered at the Teesside International Airport in Darlington, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to Potts Print (UK) Limited for the printing of local bus service information, focusing on stop timetables. The contract, identified as TVCA-PROC-0767, falls under the services category for bus station services. The procurement process was conducted openly, below threshold, and the contract, valued at £62,000, has an initial term starting on 20th April 2026 and ending on 19th April 2027, with possibilities for extensions. This award follows the tender process, which concluded with four bids submitted by SMEs, overcoming the procurement stage and culminating in a signed contract on 14th April 2026. Tees Valley Combined Authority aims to maintain efficient public transport services throughout the Teesside region.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in printing services. Such businesses can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in the public transport information service sector, delivering valuable solutions crucial for local public authorities. Furthermore, the open competition methodology employed in this procurement provides a level playing field for small enterprises to enter the market, with a focus on quality and price. Companies with capabilities to handle increased print volumes efficiently are well-suited to compete, especially considering potential contract renewals triggered by unforeseen circumstances affecting print demands. The contract allows suppliers to showcase their reliability and adaptability in a dynamic public service environment.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0767 - Bus Timetable Printing

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group has awarded a contract to Potts Print (UK) Limited for the printing of local bus service information, primarily at stop timetables. There is a maximum contract value of PS62,000 which covers the optional extensions as well as the guaranteed 1-year contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are two options to extend for 1 year each. A contract extension or variation may also be required where there is a significant and unforeseen change in the volume of timetable printing required. This could occur if external factors - such as widespread service changes introduced by operators, region-wide network revisions instructed by the relevant transport authority, emergency timetable updates, or other circumstances outside of TVCA's control - result in a substantially higher number of printed timetables needing to be produced within short timescales. Such events may materially alter the scope and volume of printing work beyond what could reasonably have been anticipated at the point of contract award. In these circumstances, extending or varying the contract may be necessary to ensure continuity of service, maintain statutory and public information obligations, and enable the additional print volumes to be delivered without disruption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065be8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033903-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712100 - Bus station services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£74,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£62,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

POTTS PRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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