Planning

TVCA-PROC-0864 - Bus Shelter Supply and Fit Framework

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Bus Shelter Supply and Fit Framework" aimed at enhancing bus shelter facilities across the Tees Valley region. As a sub-central government body based in Darlington, UK, the Authority is conducting a pre-tender market engagement to prepare for this procurement. Critical deadlines for engagement include clarification questions by 3rd June 2026 and submission by 12th June 2026. The entire framework is valued at up to £3.6 million and is expected to run from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2027. The primary industry category is goods, specifically focusing on bus shelters and related services.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the design, supply, and installation of bus shelters and station services. Businesses with robust supply chain collaboration capabilities are likely to thrive in this tender, given the emphasis on customer experience enhancement. Supplier engagement during the pre-tender phase enables businesses to shape the eventual procurement process and align their offerings with the Authority's requirements, offering a strategic advantage in future assignments. This opportunity is particularly suited for firms experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects and those willing to engage actively in preliminary market discussions.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0864 - Bus Shelter Supply and Fit Framework

Notice Description

The Tees Valley Combined Authority seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a bus shelter supply and fit framework covering various areas of the Tees Valley region. Collaboration with the supply chain is central to our approach to delivering an enhanced customer experience for those travelling by bus. While the Contracting Authority will maintain commercial confidentiality of information received during the PTME, its output will be communicated to potential suppliers as part of any subsequent procurement exercises. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Bus-shelters./6NNBN2M4SP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6NNBN2M4SP

Planning Information

To respond to this pre-market engagement request, you must be registered to use the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/login.html All completed responses must be submitted electronically via the portal using the submission template. Pre-tender market engagement document issue: Thursday 21st May 2026 Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline:Wednesday 3rd June 2026, 12pm Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: Friday 12th June 2026, 10am

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046736-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

44212321 - Bus shelters

63712100 - Bus station services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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