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Ground cast road surface temperature sensors

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 13:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 Nov 2025 at 13:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Nov 2025 at 12:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for "Ground cast road surface temperature sensors" to support its winter service operations. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and was awarded to Viasala Ltd. The project, classified under the industry category for "works", involves the supply and implementation of temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus. The contract, valued at £28,000, commenced on 27 November 2025 and concluded on 28 November 2025, with activities taking place in Bradford, region UKE41, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in surface observing apparatus and roadworks. Although the contract has been awarded, businesses in the weather station equipment sector can consider forming partnerships with similar councils requiring winter service solutions. The direct nature of this procurement reinforces the necessity of being on preferred supplier lists and building relationships with public authorities for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground cast road surface temperature sensors

Notice Description

Bradford requires a range of Services to support its winter service operations. The services are in two parts and Vaisala, as the original weather station equipment provider, is the only organisation able to provide the required services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077679-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

45233220 - Surface work for roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

VIASALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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