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The Testing of Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ Valves)

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for "The Testing of Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ Valves)" with the contract awarded on 19th March 2025. This tender falls under the industry category of valves and tubes, specifically focusing on control valves and safety valves. The contract requires annual compliance testing of Type BA Device - Verifiable Backflow Preventer with Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ Valve) in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The tender had a value of £90,000 funded in GBP, with a related tender period ending on 24th February 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the valves and tubes industry, particularly those with expertise in backflow preventers and control and safety valves. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for similar contracts. The contract was awarded to Aquatrust Water & Ventilation Ltd, a large company based in West Yorkshire, demonstrating that both large and smaller organisations can be competitive if they meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements.

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Notice Title

The Testing of Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ Valves)

Notice Description

The Council required a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake annual compliance testing of Type BA Device - Verifiable Backflow Preventer with Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ Valve).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e19096ff-a0ff-4524-b311-6adbd70b6e3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fdb62c-5eb6-4828-8111-3522835802e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

31711400 - Valves and tubes

42131142 - Control valves

42131147 - Safety valves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Darren Briggs
Contact Email
darren.briggs@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUATRUST WATER & VENTILATION

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