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Anaerobic Digestion - Soft Market Testing

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

02 Oct 2025 at 13:57

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan and District Council has awarded a contract for Anaerobic Digestion - Soft Market Testing, as of 2nd October 2025. This procurement process falls under the services category, particularly focused on refuse recycling services. The contract will be executed by Walker Resource Management Limited, based in Otley, United Kingdom, from 2nd October 2025 to 26th November 2025. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition. The Council, acting as a sub-central government public authority, aims to carry out this initiative within the Bradford District to explore and evaluate potential market opportunities in anaerobic digestion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in recycling and waste management. SMEs with expertise in anaerobic digestion services and market research in the environmental sector are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes in the future. Such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio, enhance credibility in public sector engagements, and potentially lead to further collaborations with local government bodies. Businesses focusing on innovative and sustainable waste management solutions could leverage this opportunity to expand their operational footprint in the local market.

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Notice Title

Anaerobic Digestion - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Bradford Council requires a contractor to carry out Soft Market Testing for Anaerobic Digestion for Bradford District.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a703
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061804-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,971 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN AND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALKER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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