Planning

Leeds Road Gyratory Bus Hotspot Scheme

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 12:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is preparing for the Leeds Road Gyratory Bus Hotspot Scheme. This procurement process, categorised under construction work for highways, aims to streamline bus travel by enhancing junctions and creating new bus lanes, among other improvements. The procurement stage indicated currently is 'Planning', with the project expected to commence in October 2027 and conclude in September 2028. The procurement notice was published on 24 March 2026, and businesses can anticipate a future notice by 1 May 2027. This initiative falls within the UKE41 region, enhancing local transport in Bradford, United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in highway construction and transport network improvements will find this tender a significant opportunity to contribute to urban transportation efficiency while expanding their market reach. The substantial contract value of up to £3,600,000 gross suggests excellent potential for growth and competitive advantage, particularly for companies skilled in bus lane construction, junction signalisation, and congestion management. The tender is particularly suited to firms that are experienced in delivering complex transport infrastructure projects while complying with public authority standards and regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leeds Road Gyratory Bus Hotspot Scheme

Notice Description

The Leeds Road Gyratory Bus Hotspot Scheme aims to improve the local transport networks by targeting a key congestion site. The project seeks to enhance bus travel efficiency and reduce passenger delays. The planned improvements include signalising junctions, creating new bus lanes, relocating bus stops, implementing bus gates and restricting certain road entrances. These changes are designed to streamline the bus route and improve overall traffic flow, making public transport more reliable and efficient. The scope of the contract will be to deliver the highway improvements including measures such as constructing new bus lane carriageways, junction improvements, signalling changes and addressing congestion that will prioritise bus movements in this location. CBMDC are looking to have a contract in place from October 2027 to September 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026765-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233130 - Construction work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 1 Sep 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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