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Zephyr sensor 2 year service and maintenance renewal

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:26

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:19

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has conducted a procurement process to extend the service and maintenance contract for a network of 12 Zephyr air pollution sensors. The contract, titled "Zephyr sensor 2 year service and maintenance renewal", falls under the services category within the Air Quality Management industry. Based in Bradford, United Kingdom, the procurement process was finalised with the award made to EARTHSENSE SYSTEMS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Leicester. The procurement method was direct, deemed below threshold and without competition, with key dates marking the contract period from 18th December 2025 to 9th June 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for research and environmental monitoring organisations as well as service providers specialising in sensor maintenance and air quality management. Companies with expertise in maintaining electrical or environmental monitoring equipment would find this contract particularly suitable given the nature of the services required. The strategic renewal of such services aims to ensure continuous air quality monitoring, presenting an ongoing opportunity for businesses capable of providing reliable and expert maintenance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Zephyr sensor 2 year service and maintenance renewal

Notice Description

To extend the service and maintenance contract on a network of 12 Zephyr air pollution sensors first purchased in February 2023 using a ringfenced Defra air quality grant. The sensors have a two-year lifespan and unless the sensors inside the units are replaced by the end of May 2025 the network will have to be shut down and mothballed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f91f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084385-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 9 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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

EARTHSENSE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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