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title: "Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) relating to Accessibility Improvements to North Road Station, Darlington"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-01-28"
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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-h6vhtk-04d6d1

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for a Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) relating to accessibility improvements at North Road Station, Darlington. This service contract falls under the engineering services industry and is classified under CPV 71300000. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract awarded to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited. The project involves the provision of personnel, permissions, and access required to complete all necessary surveys and design completion. The contract, valued at GBP 197,313, was signed on 1st November 2024. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific requirement that only Network Rail can work on their own assets.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and technical support services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive asset protection and survey services. Companies with expertise in working within the rail industry or with strategic partnerships with Network Rail would find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth. Furthermore, the regional focus on Darlington and the specialised nature of the work offer a unique opportunity for businesses to engage in a meaningful project that addresses important accessibility improvements, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships within the public infrastructure sector.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

### Procurement Information

Network Rail are the only party allowed to carry out work on their own assets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002870-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC13 Darlington |

## 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
- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002870-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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