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13 Jul 2026 at 10:07

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29 May 2026 at 14:43

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29 May 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Bradford Local Plan Air Quality Assessment". This tender falls under the services category and was executed through a direct procurement method without competition, indicating a below-threshold procurement. The project aims to consult professionals for air quality assessments supporting the Bradford Local Plan, especially in air quality modelling connected to Habitats Regulations Assessment and public health. The process has reached the awarding stage as of 13th July 2026, following the contract signing on 11th June 2026, with services slated to conclude by 31st December 2027. Key operations span across various UK regions, each positioned within Great Britain.

This contract offers potential growth avenues for businesses involved in technical support, planning services, and urban planning and landscape architecture services. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Air Quality Consultants Ltd, based in Bristol, who was awarded the contract. The opportunity is ripe for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio in government-linked projects, especially those with capabilities in environmental consultancy and public health assessments. The contract value is £28,293, providing a capital boost and enabling further expertise development within the industry.

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Notice Title

Bradford Local Plan Air Quality Assessment

Notice Description

Appointment of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake specialist air quality assessment work to support the Bradford Local Plan including air quality modelling linked to the Habitats Regulations Assessment and public health.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a921
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065518-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

71356400 - Technical planning services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,293 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£28,293 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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
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
1
Supplier Name

AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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