---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0860 - Independent Technical Appraisal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a928"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# TVCA-PROC-0860 - Independent Technical Appraisal Services

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a928

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "TVCA-PROC-0860 - Independent Technical Appraisal Services." This process is classified under the services category, specifically infrastructure works consultancy services, and took place in the UK region of Darlington. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method and adhered to the legislative framework defined in UKPGA 2023/54. Key dates in this process included the award notification on 29th May 2026, with the contract scheduled to start from 2nd June 2026 and end on 31st May 2027.

Business growth opportunities from this tender exist for firms capable of delivering comprehensive technical appraisals and assurance services for transport business cases. The contract, valued at £100,000 net, was awarded to AECOM Limited, a large enterprise, indicating potential for similarly scaled companies to compete. Businesses with expertise in strategic, economic, financial, commercial, and management analysis are well-positioned to challenge for similar opportunities within the Tees Valley Combined Authority framework, facilitating expansion and enhanced industry presence.

## Notice

TVCA requires an independent provider to deliver technical appraisal and assurance of transport business cases in line with its Assurance Framework. The provider will undertake proportionate, evidence-based reviews of business cases and supporting analysis, covering strategic, economic, financial, commercial and management aspects, to assess value for money, robustness, deliverability and compliance with relevant guidance, while providing impartial challenge and recommendations to support decision-making EOI followed by further competition via NEPO 212, Lot 9

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050950-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050950-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050950-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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