Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0767
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are seeking to procure a provider for the printing of local bus service information, primarily at stop timetables.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Bus-station-services./M43P2B77C7
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Total value (estimated)
- £74,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2027
- Possible extension to 19 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
There are two options to extend for 1 year each.
A contract extension or variation may also be required where there is a significant and unforeseen change in the volume of timetable printing required. This could occur if external factors - such as widespread service changes introduced by operators, region‑wide network revisions instructed by the relevant transport authority, emergency timetable updates, or other circumstances outside of TVCA’s control - result in a substantially higher number of printed timetables needing to be produced within short timescales.
Such events may materially alter the scope and volume of printing work beyond what could reasonably have been anticipated at the point of contract award. In these circumstances, extending or varying the contract may be necessary to ensure continuity of service, maintain statutory and public information obligations, and enable the additional print volumes to be delivered without disruption.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63712100 - Bus station services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 March 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 March 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality Questions |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNG-8971-ZVCR
Teesside Airport Business Suite, Teesside International Airport
Darlington
DL2 1NJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government