---
title: "Consultancy Support for CASTLE Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055733"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Consultancy Support for CASTLE Project

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055733

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## Summary

The current public procurement process, initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, pertains to the "Consultancy Support for CASTLE Project" located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services. It involves a contract amendment with an extended period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, valued at £72,000 gross (£60,000 net). The procurement stage is contract amendment, with the original contract awarded on 1st July 2025. The legal basis for this procurement is referenced under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy businesses, particularly those with expertise in autonomous vehicle consultancy and infrastructure projects. The involvement of the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority under the sub-central government structure, highlights the significance of this project within the public sector. Businesses that focus on transport systems and have demonstrated experience in delivering similar consultancy services would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The initial contract was awarded to Eaton Connected Solutions Limited, a small to medium enterprise, underscoring an openness to varied business scales in this procurement process.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for the provision of autonomous vehicle consultancy support for the CASTLE Project and wider ARC scope for Autonomous Road Corridors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029498-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EATON CONNECTED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 09:51 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029498-2026
- 2 Jul 2025 at 08:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036614-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029498-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036614-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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