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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council recently completed a procurement process for the direct award of nine Ford Transit Connect vehicles. This transaction falls under the motor vehicles category (CPV: 34100000) and is associated with the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 27 July 2026, and the contract had an effective period from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028. The total value of the contract was £224,085 GBP. The direct award method was used for this procurement, indicating a simpler and more streamlined acquisition process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the automobile industry, especially those capable of fulfilling large-scale orders for commercial vehicles. While the primary supplier was the FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED, this procurement highlights potential growth avenues for firms aiming to deliver similar goods and services to large public sector entities like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Businesses with experience in motor vehicle supply will find themselves well-suited to compete in such markets, particularly when they can cater to specific contractual needs with efficiency and reliability.

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Notice Title

9 x Ford Transit Connect

Notice Description

9 x Ford Transit Connect

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e22387b-8808-44cd-bd60-9a2697ea7910
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f1a386e-fe42-47c9-a7fd-fcd6c5e3ecd6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,085 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,085 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD MOTOR

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