---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0833 - Inspection Fees For Darlington Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa02"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# TVCA-PROC-0833 - Inspection Fees For Darlington Station

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa02

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "TVCA-PROC-0833 - Inspection Fees For Darlington Station," was managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of road-inspection services and involves the inspection of Darlington Station. It is classified as works and services and was conducted through a direct award, specifically below threshold without competition due to statutory restrictions. Key dates include the contract signature on 14 May 2026, with the contract period from 5 June 2026 to 5 June 2027. The current stage is the contract is active, and the value of the contract is £217,603.27. The main location for the contract activities is in region UKC1 in the United Kingdom.

This contract creates opportunities for businesses specialising in road construction and inspection services, offering them a platform to showcase their expertise in managing essential infrastructure projects. Companies that are large in scale and already registered for similar works may find substantial growth prospects, as the project involves significant engagement in accessing and inspecting roadworks. As this contract involves a substantial amount, it is well-suited for established businesses with the capacity to deliver efficiently within the specified timelines and possess the necessary credentials to engage in public sector projects.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have completed a Direct Award to Darlington Borough Council for the inspection of Darlington Station. Darlington Borough Council are the Statutory body for highway adoption in their own network, unable to appoint any other provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051284-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2026 - 5 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £217,603 |

## 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45233226 - Access road construction work
- 71631480 - Road-inspection services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 10:31 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051284-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051263-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051284-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051263-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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