---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0677 - Bus Stop Flag Replacement Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0603c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# TVCA-PROC-0677 - Bus Stop Flag Replacement Programme

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603c0

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Externiture Limited as part of their Bus Stop Flag Replacement Programme. This procurement process, identified with the title TVCA-PROC-0677, falls under the services industry category and is focused on upgrading bus stop infrastructure across the Tees Valley region, specifically in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, inviting wide participation. The contract, which commenced on 6th April 2026 and was signed on 9th April 2026, runs until 5th April 2027 with potential extensions available. This project represents a significant opportunity to engage with public sector procurement in the sub-central government sphere.

The tender offers promising prospects for businesses specialising in transport infrastructure services, particularly those dealing with bus-stop posts and bus station services. The open procedure facilitates inclusive participation, potentially benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in providing durable service solutions for public transport environments would be well-positioned to compete and contribute to improving the community's public transportation infrastructure. Additionally, with options to renew the contract annually up to 2031, this contract presents long-term business growth opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract to Externiture Limited to undertake a bus stop flag replacement programme across the Tees Valley. For transparency, the contract was signed on 9th April 2026. The start date was 6th April 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are four options to extend the contract for one year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033833-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## 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 | EXTERNITURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34928440 - Bus-stop posts
- 63712100 - Bus station services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033833-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024994-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002293-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033833-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024994-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002293-2026
  12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KJQ597M394
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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