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TVCA-PROC-0833 - Inspection Fees For Darlington Station

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "TVCA-PROC-0833 - Inspection Fees For Darlington Station," was managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of road-inspection services and involves the inspection of Darlington Station. It is classified as works and services and was conducted through a direct award, specifically below threshold without competition due to statutory restrictions. Key dates include the contract signature on 14 May 2026, with the contract period from 5 June 2026 to 5 June 2027. The current stage is the contract is active, and the value of the contract is £217,603.27. The main location for the contract activities is in region UKC1 in the United Kingdom.

This contract creates opportunities for businesses specialising in road construction and inspection services, offering them a platform to showcase their expertise in managing essential infrastructure projects. Companies that are large in scale and already registered for similar works may find substantial growth prospects, as the project involves significant engagement in accessing and inspecting roadworks. As this contract involves a substantial amount, it is well-suited for established businesses with the capacity to deliver efficiently within the specified timelines and possess the necessary credentials to engage in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0833 - Inspection Fees For Darlington Station

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have completed a Direct Award to Darlington Borough Council for the inspection of Darlington Station. Darlington Borough Council are the Statutory body for highway adoption in their own network, unable to appoint any other provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051284-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45233226 - Access road construction work

71631480 - Road-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£217,603 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 5 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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