Planning

Winter Maintenance Support

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 11:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Winter Maintenance Support," focused on the services industry, specifically snow-clearing services. This procurement aims to enhance the council's capacity to maintain safe highways during adverse weather. It includes two lots that detail the required support for night patrol operations and additional resources for snow clearance. The operations will take place in locations like Wakefield Road Depot, Keighley, and Bradford, offering potential business involvement from October through April each year. Prospective businesses should note the upcoming milestone with a due date set for 6th August 2025, serving as preliminary market engagement. The main procurement stage is expected to begin on 28th August 2025, with contract periods outlined from 20th October 2025 to 31st October 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in winter maintenance and snow-clearing services to partner with a public authority. Given the value of the contract, worth £600,000, and the nature of the services required, businesses that specialise in providing operated plant and vehicles, along with experienced drivers, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process will likely be structured under a framework agreement, making it an excellent opportunity for companies looking to establish long-term collaborations with the council. This initiative is ideal for contractors capable of offering flexible, on-demand services, aligning with the need for ad hoc operational support during winter months.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Maintenance Support

Notice Description

In times of adverse weather conditions, the Council sometimes needs to supplement its own resources to ensure that it can keep the highways safe for vehicles and pedestrians. In most instances the Council anticipates being able to achieve this with its own resources therefor this tender is seeking submissions from bidders who are able to offer support on an ad hoc basis. There ae 2 lots Lot 1- Night Patrol Operation supports the general Winter Operational Plan. Drivers on Night Patrol have dedicated routes to follow gritting through the night on the Highway in Council HGV Gritting Vehicles operating from Wakefield Road Depot, Bradford. The Night Patrol operation commences from October through to April and drivers must be available for the whole period and will be placed on a week on week off basis working usually from 22:00 until 07:00 the next day. Lot 2 - The Contractors submitting for lot 2 may be required to work from any of the following depots:, Keighley and Bradford. Adverse weather the Winter Maintenance Operation may require additional Plant and Resources for Snow Clearance and Contractors must itemise the type of operated plant and vehicles they can provide along with the drivers/operators

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96424&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044206-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
+44 01274434614

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
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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