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3 temporary classrooms for period of 30 months at Beckfoot Nessfield Primary School

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

09 Mar 2026 at 13:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Mar 2026 at 13:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Mar 2026 at 12:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, is for the provision of three temporary classrooms at Beckfoot Nessfield Primary School. This is an essential requirement to facilitate continued teaching during the school's refurbishment for Special Educational Needs provision. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, within the UKE41 region, the contract was awarded directly to Portakabin Limited under the procurement method "below threshold - without competition," and it has been completed. The contract commenced on 9th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 11th February 2027. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically modular and portable buildings, and has a total value of £480,000 gross.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for Portakabin Limited, a large-scale company based in York, to expand its business in the public sector by supplying modular and portable buildings. This type of procurement is particularly suited to businesses that specialise in manufacturing and delivering portable and modular structures, presenting chances for growth through public sector engagement and long-term contracts. Companies with capabilities in rapid deployment and flexible building solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their visibility and reputation within the governmental contract space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3 temporary classrooms for period of 30 months at Beckfoot Nessfield Primary School

Notice Description

Procurement is required to provide temporary teaching accommodation during refurbishment and alterations of existing school to SEN Provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066550
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020895-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 11 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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

PORTAKABIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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