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24 Jul 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Teesside International Airport is inviting bids for the provision of passenger taxi services, with the procurement process currently at the tender update stage. The contract involves providing reliable and timely ground transport for passengers and their luggage, ensuring availability upon all inbound flight arrivals. Located in Darlington, the procurement falls under the services category, specifically taxi services, and is conducted via an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is 20 August 2026, with enquiries closing on 14 August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 20 September 2026 and run until 19 September 2029, with possible extensions. This opportunity is suitable for businesses in the transportation industry, particularly those with capabilities to operate hydrogen taxis, as the airport plans to build a hydrogen refuelling station.

This tender presents significant business growth prospects, particularly for companies focusing on sustainable and innovative transport solutions. Taxi service providers who can deliver high quality and cost-effective services are well-positioned to succeed, especially those open to commercial partnerships and offering social value. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the contract's award criteria, which factor in price, quality, and social value. With the potential for renewal extensions, this tender can serve as a stable contract for growing businesses aiming to expand their client base in the UK transportation sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TIAL-PROC-0113 - Fire Engine

Notice Description

Teesside International Airport is looking to appoint a provider of passenger taxi services. The provider is expected to provide a safe, sufficient, and suitable ground transportation service for passengers travelling to and from the Airport, and their luggage. The provider will ensure sufficient taxi vehicles are available for the arrival of passengers from all inbound flights. In the event that all available cars are insufficient for the number of passengers requiring them, the waiting time should not be longer than 15 minutes from the point of booking to arrival. Passengers must pre-book their taxi from the on-site kiosk, or use the phones provided to call the offices of the provider. We require bidders to also offer opportunities for commercial partnerships and/or benefits. Bidders should also be willing to operate a fleet of hydrogen taxis once the airport has completed the build of a hydrogen refuelling station.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two options to extend for one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d39f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070455-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

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