Tees Valley Combined Authority Transport Programme - Preliminary Market Engagement

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking market feedback to shape its commercial and procurement strategy for a major transport investment programme. This significant initiative aims to improve connectivity, support economic growth, and create a sustainable integrated transport network across the region. The programme covers multiple transport sectors including rail, highways, bus services, public transport infrastructure, active travel, and transport technology innovation. TVCA is exploring how to package and procure diverse requirements across the transport and infrastructure supply chain through multiple procurement exercises to be advertised separately as the programme develops. The Authority is considering a Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1) to support programme-wide collaboration and is committed to strengthening engagement with local suppliers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the broader supply chain. This preliminary market engagement invites interested organisations to review programme information and respond to a questionnaire. Feedback received will inform TVCA's ongoing commercial and procurement planning. No procurement routes, contracting arrangements, or packaging decisions have been finalised. Subsequent procurement opportunities will be advertised through separate procurement processes on the Tees Valley eSourcing portal.