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title: "Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) relating to Accessibility Improvements to North Road Station, Darlington"
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# Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) relating to Accessibility Improvements to North Road Station, Darlington

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0331fef5-ad09-431b-b013-8c293d889d07

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## Summary

Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) concerning Accessibility Improvements to North Road Station, Darlington. This project, classified under engineering services (CPV: 71300000), aims to provide the necessary personnel, permissions, and access for required surveys and design completion. The procurement was conducted through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited being awarded the contract. The contract period begins on 1st November 2024 and ends on 1st September 2025 with a total contract value of £197,313 GBP. The procurement process reached the award stage with key dates including the tender period end on 31st October 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering services sector, particularly those involved in railway infrastructure improvements. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, SMEs specialising in related services might consider subcontracting opportunities with the awarded supplier, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited. Businesses with expertise in accessibility and infrastructure design would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, facilitating business growth through participation in such substantial public procurement projects. The buyer, Tees Valley Combined Authority, a significant regional body, provides further potential for long-term business relationships and projects in the region.

## Notice

Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) with Network Rail relating to Accessibility Improvements to North Road Station, Darlington for the provision of personnel, permissions and access required to complete all necessary surveys and design completion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bacd12-d4fb-4b81-acec-a7d9df1f11cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £197,313 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £197,313 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bacd12-d4fb-4b81-acec-a7d9df1f11cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bacd12-d4fb-4b81-acec-a7d9df1f11cc
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

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