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Ground cast road surface temperature sensors

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council conducted a public procurement process for the supply of ground cast road surface temperature sensors as part of the Yorkshire Highway Alliance Supply of Winter Road Surface Treatments. This process involved a direct procurement method, conducted without competition, and is within the framework of a sub-central government public authority. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with Vaisala Limited identified as the supplier. The procurement was completed as of 17 October 2025, and spans across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period is set from 17 October 2025 to 17 October 2026 and involves services under the industry category of repair and maintenance services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in weather station management and road safety maintenance. SMEs experienced in environmental monitoring equipment management, especially those with capabilities in maintaining and servicing weather stations, would find this contract beneficial for expansion. The selected supplier, Vaisala Limited, illustrates the suitability of small to medium enterprises in competitively vying for and fulfilling such contracts. The involvement in the provision and maintenance of cutting-edge road safety solutions enhances a company's profile and offers further prospects within public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Ground cast road surface temperature sensors

Notice Description

Under the Yorkshire Highway Alliance Supply of Winter Road Surface Treatments, Vaisala manage our x2 weather stations (Silsden and Queensbury).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cebf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066279-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

03221211 - Broad beans

15898000 - Yeast

18220000 - Weatherproof clothing

38127000 - Weather stations

44512610 - Spikes for piercing road surfaces

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN 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

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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