--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0708 - Ground, Pavement and Utility Investigations (Transport)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da4c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-04-30" --- # TVCA-PROC-0708 - Ground, Pavement and Utility Investigations (Transport) Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da4c.json) ## Summary Tees Valley Combined Authority is overseeing a public procurement process to contract Ground Investigation Services for transport and infrastructure projects across the Tees Valley region. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is titled "TVCA-PROC-0708 - Ground, Pavement and Utility Investigations (Transport)" and falls under the industry category of works and services. The authority is conducting an open competition below the threshold to procure a supplier for services including ground and pavement investigations, laboratory testing, and feasibility study support, with a maximum contract value of approximately £720,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 15th May 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 1st May 2026. The project is located in Darlington, a part of the UKC13 region, and the contracting authority operates from Teesside International Airport Business Suite. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ground investigation, particularly those adept at handling both intrusive and non-intrusive methods. Companies that offer comprehensive geotechnical services, including site management and traffic arrangements, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. As the contract places emphasis on quality, with a 60% quality weight in the award criteria, firms with a strong track record in high-standard service delivery are likely to excel. The project also invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, with the contract offering a potential extension of two years post the initial term concluding in 2030. The successful completion and management of this tender could enhance a company's portfolio in transportation infrastructure, thereby fostering business growth through strategic regional projects. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority ('the Contracting Authority') intends to procure a supplier to deliver Ground Investigation (GI) services to support transport and infrastructure projects across the Tees Valley. Services will include intrusive and non-intrusive investigations, laboratory testing and reporting to inform feasibility studies, business case development and engineering design. The supplier responsible for managing site investigations, access arrangements, traffic management and reinstatement, and providing reports and AGS-compliant data in line with relevant industry standards. Description of risks to contract performance are detailed in the tender documentation. These include access constraints, utilities, ground conditions, environmental constraints and additional funding. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for 2 years. ### Planning Information To respond to this pre-market engagement request, you must be registered to use the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/login.html All completed responses must be submitted electronically via the portal using the submission template. 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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/039885-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45111250 - Ground investigation work - 71351500 - Ground investigation services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 12:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039885-2026 - 15 Apr 2026 at 12:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034205-2026 - 18 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074720-2025 - 4 Nov 2025 at 16:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070997-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039885-2026 30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034205-2026 15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074720-2025 18th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070997-2025 4th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EPV2P77B75 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/contact/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/login.html - 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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