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29 Apr 2026 at 09:39

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29 Apr 2026 at 09:29

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29 Apr 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for "Sign shop materials" under tender ID EX2145, classified in the goods industry category. This process, which falls under the "below threshold - without competition" procurement method, primarily involves direct procurement by the council, a sub-central government public authority based in Bradford, United Kingdom. The contract for this tender was awarded on 29th April 2026, with a contract period from 29th April 2026 to 30th April 2026. The delivery location for the goods is within the UKE41 region, with the total contract value amounting to £30,000 excluding VAT, and £36,000 including VAT. The procurement stage is marked as complete.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of sign shop materials, such as posts and clips. Although the procurement was conducted directly without competition, businesses capable of supplying similar goods may find future opportunities in dealing with public authorities like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. The direct procurement method indicates a preference for efficient suppliers with the capacity to meet quick turnaround requirements, making it ideal for established suppliers in the shop signs industry. Companies aiming to grow through public sector contracts should ensure they have the necessary capacity and compliance to meet such demands.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sign shop materials

Notice Description

To provide various posts, clips and other sign mounting materials

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068da2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047464-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39174000 - Shop signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

ATKINSRÉALIS

RIGHTON & BLACKBURNS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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