--- title: "Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Business Case Development (from OBC to FBC) for Project CASTLE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0563d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563d2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-07-22" --- # Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Business Case Development (from OBC to FBC) for Project CASTLE Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0563d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563d2.json) ## Summary Tees Valley Combined Authority has commenced a procurement process under the planning stage for a project titled "Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Business Case Development (from OBC to FBC) for Project CASTLE". This initiative falls within the services category, specifically targeting research and development, and business consultancy services. The authority is located at Teesside International Airport, Darlington. Significant key dates include the pre-market engagement deadline set for 5 August 2025, with the estimated contract period commencing on 3 November 2025 for one year. This engagement seeks to explore the market's capabilities in producing a Green Book-compliant Business Case for establishing a Connected and Automated Mobility hub in Teesside. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport, logistics, and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in creating business cases for technologically innovative projects. Companies with expertise in connected and automated mobility systems, logistics, and passenger services are well-suited to compete. The procurement process encourages potential suppliers to demonstrate their capacities, discuss delivery models, and enhance the proposal's value, thereby positioning themselves for business expansion within the Northern England region. Potential growth opportunities are significant as this project aims to transform Tees Valley's mobility infrastructure, offering entrants a role in pioneering technological advancements. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the procurement of an impartial consultant to prepare and author a Green Book-compliant Business Case for Project CASTLE. The Connected Automated Strategic Teesside Logistics Ecosystem (CASTLE) project aims to drive technological and economic transformation across Tees Valley. Project CASTLE aims to deliver a step-change in regional passenger mobility, logistics, and innovation by establishing a Connected and Automated Mobility (CAMhub) at Teesside International Airport (TIA). This demonstrator site will serve as the foundation for proving Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) concepts, airside automation, and data-led operational innovation, with a view to regional deployment of CAMTrams (autonomous bus shuttles) into 5 town centres, (1 per local authority), which will enhance inclusive mobility across Tees Valley. This PTME aims to: * Understand the market's capability and appetite to deliver a Green Book-compliant Outline Business Case (OBC) trough to Full Business Case (FBC) for complex, CAM innovation-led transport projects. * Validate suppliers' experience in transport business case development, with a focus on connected & automated transport systems. * Assess market capacity, availability of specialist expertise (e.g. CAM, passenger services and logistics), and anticipated delivery timelines. * Explore indicative costs, delivery models, and dependencies-particularly relating to regulatory interfaces, stakeholder engagement (e.g. airport, DfT, CCAV), and cross-sector coordination. * Provide potential suppliers with the opportunity to raise queries, identify delivery risks, and suggest approaches that could enhance the specification or value for money of the commission. The final commission is expected to include development of the Outline Business Case through to Full Business Case, structured around HM Treasury's Five Case Model and aligned with Department for Transport and Connected & Automated Mobility (CAM) guidance, where applicable. Please refer to the Pre-Tender Market Engagement documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c212650f-f466-f011-813a-005056b64545 You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the documentation. Registration is free. ### Planning Information To respond to this pre-market engagement request, you must be registered to use the ProContract e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c212650f-f466-f011-813a-005056b64545 All completed responses must be submitted electronically via the portal using the submission template. Should you require assistance in relation to the e-tender portal, please contact Proactis Supplier Support either on-line at https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com, via email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or call 0330 0050 352. Queries regarding this process and/or the content of this PTME should be submitted as clarification requests via the portal, no communication will be accepted via other means. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042150-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 22 Jul 2025 at 15:25 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042150-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 12:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042009-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042150-2025 22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042009-2025 22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c212650f-f466-f011-813a-005056b64545 - https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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