Tender

Aluminium Pole Supply for Traffic Signal Installations

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 17:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of aluminium poles for traffic signal installations, under an open procurement process. The contract calls for various pole sizes, with key specifications such as anodised aluminium, polymer dipped coatings, and black aluminium colouring. Delivery is to occur in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage, and interested suppliers must submit their bids by 26th August 2025 at 14:00 BST. The contract period will begin on 1st October 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th September 2029, with the tender falling under the 'goods' category as classified by CPV code 44212225.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying metal poles or similar products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the process is open to accommodate diverse businesses with the capability to meet the detailed specifications. By securing this contract, a business can significantly expand its market reach and establish a long-term relationship with a prominent council in the region, potentially leading to further opportunities in public infrastructure and related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aluminium Pole Supply for Traffic Signal Installations

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint one Supplier to supply and deliver a range of sizes of Aluminium Poles for Traffic Signal Installations Poles must be available in the following sizes: * 2.2 Metres * 4.0 Metres * 6.0 Metres Poles must meet the following specification as a minimum: Anodised Aluminium Non-Removable underground protection for poles that is sufficient to protect against corrosion such as a polymer dipped coating. Please note that we cannot accept potentially removable protection such as tape. The terminal board within the pole must be made of a suitable material to ensure that it has a lifespan to match that of the pole itself. The poles should be finished in a Black Aluminium colour. This should be both the above ground and below ground parts of the poles. The poles should come complete with a removable anodised aluminium vented pole cap that fits inside the pole top. The vented pole cap should be finished to blend in with the pole, as per the specification provided. Predrilled holes for fixings on four sides. Please see the drawings for details of the location of the holes. Predrilled holes to be fitted with a suitable black weatherproof plastic grommet that can be removed when the poles are being sited, in accordance with the specification. All Poles supplied must be CE marked No stickers or labels on the outside of the pole doors or pole exterior. Must meet the criteria specified in the drawings Earth lead to the door be approx. 600mm long fitted to a bolt inside the pole. All poles to be individually wrapped to stop them from being scratched to the depot and then onwards to the site. All pole doors to locked by a standard triangular bolt. All poles must have passed a wind loading test for the required loads. Triangular bolts to have O ring or Cir clip to enable them to be fixed to the pole door.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d2632e-117d-46dd-a753-0333bc3c3953
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44212225 - Poles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nikki Morton
Contact Email
nikki.morton@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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