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Pool Covers for BMDC Swimming Pools

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Bradford Metropolitan District Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision and installation of pool covers across its swimming facilities, which include six main pools. The award was made on 21st May 2026, following a tender initiation process. The procurement sought a supplier for four pool covers across three pools, and also required mechanical winding mechanisms along with proposals for ongoing service and maintenance of both new and existing equipment. The procurement method was designated as "Below threshold - unknown," and the main procurement category was services. The project, valued at £90,000 (net), aims to enhance the swimming facilities within the Bradford region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers businesses, particularly those specialising in swimming pool equipment and services, significant growth opportunities by enabling partnerships with a sub-central government body. Companies adept in the manufacture, supply, and installation of pool equipment, along with repair and maintenance services, such as small to medium enterprises, could have thriving prospects. Given the continuous need for ongoing maintenance and potential future extensions, entities with robust service delivery capabilities stand well-suited to benefit from such engagements. FORGE LEISURE (UK) LIMITED, a selected supplier, exemplifies the type of business that can capitalise on this procurement model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pool Covers for BMDC Swimming Pools

Notice Description

Bradford Metropolitan District Council (BMDC) is looking to appoint a supplier and installer of pool covers for its swimming pools. The initial requirement is for four pool covers in three separate swimming pools. There will also be needed some mechanical winding mechanisms supplied and installed as part of this requirement. We would like proposals for ongoing service and maintenance of these new pool covers and also for our existing pool covers in our other pools. BMDC has 6 main swimming pools

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ee9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046984-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

43324100 - Equipment for swimming pools

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 18 May 2026 24 hours
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

FORGE LEISURE (UK

Further Information

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