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Unmetered Street Lighting Connections

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 12:19

Award

13 May 2026 at 12:14

Award

13 May 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, which has awarded a contract for 'Unmetered Street Lighting Connections.' The contract pertains to the industry category of electrical engineering installation works and is located in Bradford, United Kingdom. This procurement was completed through a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition. The important dates associated with this process reflect that the contract was signed and became active on 13th May 2026, with completion expected by 31st March 2027.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in electrical engineering, particularly those with expertise in installing electrical infrastructure. While the contract was awarded without a competitive process to Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) PLC, businesses operating at a similar scale and within the same region could find opportunities in future tenders. Such contracts typically benefit companies that can manage works related to street lighting and electrical network connections. The proactive engagement with councils like the City of Bradford may facilitate future collaborations and growth in public sector contracting works.

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Notice Title

Unmetered Street Lighting Connections

Notice Description

The provision of new electrical connections, disconnections and transfers of electrical street furniture to the underground electricity network which is the responsibility of Northern Powergrid the Distribution Network Operator (DNO).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069794
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043883-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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