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Transport Planning Software - Saturn

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 14:22

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13 Apr 2026 at 14:15

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13 Apr 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the acquisition of "Transport Planning Software - Saturn." This direct award was made on 13th April 2026 and involves the use of software to assess the road network's response to infrastructural changes, aiding in the formulation of transport policies. With a legal backing under the UKPGA 2023/54, this procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the planning systems sector. The project is situated in Bradford, UK, and spans an initial contract period from 13th April 2026 to 13th April 2027, with a possible extension up to 2028 depending on performance and funding availability. The buyer, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, is a recognised public authority within the sub-central government industry classification. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method due to the software being supplied by a single source, AtkinsRéalis UK Limited, based in Surrey.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and software planning. Firms that provide services in the development and evaluation of transport planning software, especially those with expertise in network traffic simulations and policy planning, constitute a suitable match for such projects. Additionally, subcontracting possibilities may arise for smaller tech companies to support AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in delivery and maintenance operations. Businesses can leverage this contract to build a portfolio in public sector engagements, potentially paving the way for future collaborative projects, especially if they have capabilities to innovate within the scope of scalable and integrative software solutions.

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Notice Title

Transport Planning Software - Saturn

Notice Description

The software is used to test the impacts of changes to the road network (such as new junctions, revised traffic signals, new housing / commercial developments) and how it impacts journeys times and the routes car drivers undertake travelling from their origin to destination. It is used as part of making transport planning policies and deciding investment on new highway projects including CRSTS schemes.

Procurement Information

This software is only available from one supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06812e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033367-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30196000 - Planning systems

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,317 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£9,317 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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