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title: "Digital Twin - Transport Business Case Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbeb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Digital Twin - Transport Business Case Support

Buyer: NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dbeb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Digital Twin - Transport Business Case Support" has been conducted by the North East Combined Authority, a public authority within the sub-central government category in the United Kingdom. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the authority sought services in the highways consultancy sector. This tender process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 31st July 2026 to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, a large supplier based in London. The procurement method was direct, categorised under a light-touch regime, and was concluded below the competition threshold. The contract period is from 7th August 2026 to 30th September 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital consultancy and transport business case development to collaborate with public authorities in the UK. Firms with a proven track record in providing specialised consultancy services, particularly those focusing on digital infrastructure or transport sectors, would be ideally suited to compete in such processes. The successful engagement of OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, a well-established consultancy, highlights the potential for companies to demonstrate their capabilities and secure significant projects, thereby facilitating business growth and expansion within the public sector domain.

## Notice

The MSA has been invited to bid for funding and in doing so requires an application and business case. The Supplier will provide business case support to the MSA in preparation for the submission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073982-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 08:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073982-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073982-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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