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Provide CE marked traffic signs

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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29 Apr 2026 at 09:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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29 Apr 2026 at 09:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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29 Apr 2026 at 08:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract to provide CE marked traffic signs, designated under tender ID EX2146. The procurement process focused on supplying materials for the council’s sign shop, which caters to both internal and external clients with specific delivery timescales set by customers. The initial tender was unsuccessful, prompting an interim solution via direct procurement to maintain continuity of service until a full tender can be issued within six months. This contract includes goods categorised under road signs with delivery addresses within the UKE41 region. The agreement commenced on 29 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 16 October 2026, with possibilities for renewal subject to available funding and satisfactory performance. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and conducted without competition due to niche market circumstances.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of road signage materials, particularly those that can offer competitive pricing and meet stringent delivery schedules. Suppliers within this niche market stand to gain from the ongoing procurement relationship with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, allowing them to establish their presence in regional public sector contracts. The awarded supplier, WILLIAM SMITH GROUP 1832 LIMITED, an SME located in Barnard Castle, epitomises the type of business well-suited to adapt and grow through such specific procurement needs in the traffic signage industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provide CE marked traffic signs

Notice Description

To allow continuation of a contractual arrangement with a supplier beyond contract terms in exceptional circumstances. The sign shop materials are quite a niche market and a previous attempt at tendering for these materials was unsuccessful. Since that time the sign shop has purchased materials after obtaining quotations from the suppliers that can provide the goods at a competitive price and also meet the delivery timescales required. The sign shop manufactures signs for both internal and external customers and the timescales are set by the customer. The materials provided by this supplier provide value for money and are able to deliver within the required timescales.This is a request for an interim solution to continue service provision with the support from the Procurement team it is the intention that a full specification and tender for all sign shop materials will be prepared and tendered within six months of this exception request to ensure future compliance. The sign shop obtains quotations for materials prior to purchasing, the suppliers also provide their delivery times which is part of the best value decision on utilising suppliers for the councils most advantageous position to ensure that we can deliver our services to our customers without delay.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039013-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34992200 - Road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 1-6 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

WILLIAM SMITH GROUP 1832

Further Information

Notice Documents

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