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Aluminium Pole Supply for Traffic Signal Installations

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has concluded an open procurement process to award a contract for the supply of Aluminium Poles used in Traffic Signal Installations. Classified under CPV code 44212225, this procurement involved an open procedure aimed at selecting a supplier capable of meeting detailed specifications, including anodised aluminium poles and associated fittings, intended for installation across Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The process reached the Award stage on September 11, 2025, with the contract commencement slated for October 1, 2025, and completion by September 30, 2029. The total contract value amounts to £210,000.

This procurement initiative presents significant business opportunities, specifically for suppliers specialising in metal fabrication and component supply desired within public infrastructure projects. Offering a stable four-year contract period, it delivers a solid platform for sustained revenue growth. Companies adept at delivering high-quality anodised aluminium solutions and possessing compliance capabilities to meet rigorous specifications are well-suited to benefit from such engagements. With an emphasis on SME and VCSE suitability, this procurement process opens pathways for diverse business profiles to enter the public contracts domain, fostering inclusive economic growth.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-c14305d3-90d6-4391-b71e-e31c3910ca72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c95e387d-b4d0-4a57-8230-10f7fea28e6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

NULITE LIGHTING

Further Information

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