Award

Anaerobic Digestion - Soft Market Testing

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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03 Oct 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan and District Council has completed the procurement process titled "Anaerobic Digestion - Soft Market Testing," with the award stage concluding on 3rd October 2025. The tender was conducted for services within the refuse recycling industry category. The contract, valued at £26,971 net and active from 2nd October 2025 to 26th November 2025, was awarded to WALKER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This process was below the procurement threshold, with no specific procurement method details disclosed.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in refuse recycling services. Engaging in soft market testing for anaerobic digestion allows businesses to partner with a public authority under sub-central government, facilitating expertise expansion in waste management services. The awarded contract could appeal to SMEs looking to enhance their market presence through environmental and waste management solutions, thereby fostering regional resource management. Participants with demonstrated capability in similar service sectors would be well-suited to compete and capitalise on future opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

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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-05a822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062239-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,971 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 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
Active

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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