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SLA

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 10:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Jan 2026 at 10:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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29 Jan 2026 at 10:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract to EMF TECHNOLOGY LIMITED for the provision of projection equipment and staffing for the "BD is LIT" event on 7th and 8th November. This contract, identified under the tender ID EX1203, falls under the works category and is classified as a recreation installation. The procurement process was direct and conducted below the threshold, allowing for a no-competition award. The contract was officially signed on 29th January 2026, with a value of £31,800 gross, and covers activities in the Bradford area, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage and is currently active.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the events management and technical equipment supply sectors. Companies with capabilities in providing high-quality audiovisual solutions and staffing for public events can find significant growth potential through participating in similar municipal contracts. Due to the direct procurement method utilised in this case, businesses focusing on niche, high-quality solutions without the need for competitive bidding may find a strategic advantage in similar opportunities within the public authority domains, expanding their portfolio in targeted regional markets like the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLA

Notice Description

For BD is LIT (to be held 7th & 8th November) - They will provide projection equipment and staffing for one of the two headline pieces.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007909-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£26,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EMF TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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