---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0780 - Connected Automated Strategic Teesside Logistics Ecosystem (CASTLE) Phase 1 - autonomous vehicle charging and storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068559"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068559"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068559.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068559.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# TVCA-PROC-0780 - Connected Automated Strategic Teesside Logistics Ecosystem (CASTLE) Phase 1 - autonomous vehicle charging and storage

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068559

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068559)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068559.json)

## Summary

Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract under the title "TVCA-PROC-0780 - Connected Automated Strategic Teesside Logistics Ecosystem (CASTLE) Phase 1," focusing on autonomous vehicle charging and storage. The procurement process reached the award stage on 17th April 2026, with the contracting period set from 17th April 2026 to 31st December 2026. This project aligns with the construction work category within the public authority sub-central government sector, situated in Darlington, UK. The procurement method was direct, set below the threshold and executed without competition, culminating in a contract valued at £50,000, excluding VAT.

This tender is an opportunity for businesses involved in construction and vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly those specialising in advanced logistic ecosystems and autonomous technologies, to engage in a high-profile project with Tees Valley Combined Authority. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, Teesside International Airport Limited, the initiative provides insights into the growing trend of integrating autonomous solutions into existing infrastructure, inviting skilled contractors and innovative firms to explore future collaborations and investments in similar ventures. Strategic partnerships in this space could pave significant avenues for growth within the growing autonomous logistics market.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract to supply and deliver a vehicle parking shelter, charging facilities and office facilities for Connected Automated Strategic Teesside Logistics Ecosystem (CASTLE) Phase 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035226-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 12:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035226-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035226-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068559. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068559.json.