Planning

Winter Service Gritting vehicles

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 08:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the Contract Hire or Purchase of up to 26 winter service gritting vehicles, located in the UKE41 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, categorised under goods with a focus on gritter vehicles, is set to have its contract period commence on 1st September 2027 and conclude on 30th August 2032. A future notice is expected to be communicated by 1st March 2027. The procurement is part of a broader planned process to bolster the council's winter service capabilities, underpinned by legal mandates outlined in the UKPGA 2023 legislation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply or hire of specialised vehicles, especially those experienced in the provision of winter service equipment. Companies with expertise in the manufacturing or leasing of gritter vehicles could find profitable prospects, providing a steady business flow over the planned five-year contract duration. Firms within the public sector supply chain, particularly those already affiliated with sub-central government public authority contracts, might find additional advantages in positioning themselves for this venture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Service Gritting vehicles

Notice Description

Contract Hire or Purchase of up to 26 winter service gritter vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a05d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047548-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 30 Aug 2032 Over 5 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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