Planning

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 12:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning phase for a tender titled "Fresh Fruit and Vegetables," which falls under the goods category, specifically fruit vegetables. This procurement process, governed by the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, is targeting suppliers within the region of Bradford, United Kingdom (UKE41). The procurement is expected to cover the contract period from 5th February 2027 to 5th February 2030. Future notice for this tender will be issued by 5th August 2026, providing potential bidders with ample time to prepare for the submission phase. The planned procurement notice has been published as of 5th May 2026, highlighting key timelines and details for interested parties to note.

This procurement opportunity presents a valuable prospect for businesses specialising in the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables. Suppliers with robust distribution capabilities and experience in dealing with sub-central government entities, such as public authorities, stand well-suited to compete effectively. The contract's duration and the buying power of a local authority like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council mean that successful businesses can anticipate a sustained revenue stream, thereby fostering opportunities for scaling operations and market presence. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their footprint in the UKE41 region or enhance their public sector portfolio will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

Procurement of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069157
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041013-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2027 - 5 Feb 2030 3-4 years
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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