Tender

Tender for a Quarterly Regime of Operational Play Inspections across the Bradford District

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 17:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated an open procurement process for a "Tender for a Quarterly Regime of Operational Play Inspections across the Bradford District." The goal is to appoint a qualified and experienced inspector to carry out quarterly operational play inspections for a three-year period, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The contract is in the services category, focusing on playground equipment inspection and maintenance within the Bradford District, UK. As of 31st October 2025, the tender is in the active stage and the deadline for submissions is 28th November 2025, preceded by an enquiry period ending on 21st November 2025. The contract is valued at £60,000 gross with an open competition procurement method that falls below the threshold for special procurement regimes.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in technical inspection services, especially those dealing with playground and park equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit as the tender is tailored to suit their capabilities. The contract promises a stable multi-year engagement with potential further extension, aligning well with growth strategies for businesses seeking long-term government contracts. The successful bidder will be chosen based on a scoring methodology incorporating quality, social value, and pricing, making it ideal for firms with strong portfolios in similar inspection services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for a Quarterly Regime of Operational Play Inspections across the Bradford District

Notice Description

To appoint a suitably qualified and experienced inspector to undertake a quarterly Operational Play Inspections regime across the Bradford District for a 3 year period with the option to extend for an additional 12 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance during the initial 3 year contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d879
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070256-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Thomas Reid
Contact Email
thomas.reid@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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