---
title: "Darlington Northern Link Road - Outline Business Case and Preliminary Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051681"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-19"
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# Darlington Northern Link Road - Outline Business Case and Preliminary Design

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051681

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Darlington Northern Link Road, involving the development of an outline business case and preliminary design. This opportunity pertains to the services category and will employ an open procedure procurement method. Located in Darlington, in the United Kingdom, this project is scheduled to begin on 8th December 2025 and end on 7th December 2027, with a gross value of £3,600,000. Interested parties should note the key dates, including the future notice date set for 15th September 2025, and the location specifics within the Teesside region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy, engineering design services for civil engineering construction, and design consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate given the suitability considerations outlined in the tender details. Such projects can broaden business portfolios, increase market presence, and provide growth opportunities within the public sector. Companies experienced in public authority projects and those with the capability to deliver comprehensive design solutions are well-positioned to compete for this procurement.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contracting Authority') have a potential upcoming opportunity for the Business Case and Preliminary Design for the Darlington Northern Link Road.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022463-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 08:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022463-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022463-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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