Virgin Media utilities, diversions and infrastructure changes due to construction of Phase 2 of the West Bradford Cycle Superhighway scheme

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:43

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:39

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract under a direct procurement method for the project titled "Virgin Media utilities, diversions and infrastructure changes due to construction of Phase 2 of the West Bradford Cycle Superhighway scheme". This procurement falls under the industry category of construction work for highways and roads, specifically within the region UKE41, United Kingdom, and is part of the works procurement category. The procurement process has reached the contract award stage as of 5th June 2026, with the contract period starting the same day and scheduled to end on 20th April 2028, with possible extension. The contract was awarded to VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITED, owing to exclusive rights to undertake the necessary equipment alterations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those involving utility diversions and road construction. While the primary contract has been awarded directly to Virgin Media Business Limited due to intellectual property and exclusive rights considerations, this project may provide subcontracting opportunities for specialised firms capable of supporting infrastructure changes and collaborating on large public sector projects. Businesses specialising in construction and telecommunications with a track record of delivering on high-value contracts could benefit from engaging in future phases or similar projects initiated by the council.

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Notice Title

Virgin Media utilities, diversions and infrastructure changes due to construction of Phase 2 of the West Bradford Cycle Superhighway scheme

Notice Description

Virgin Media utilities diversions and infrastructure changes necessitated by the forthcoming construction of Phase 2 of the West Bradford Cycle Superhighway scheme. Only Virgin Media and their subcontractors can undertake changes to and/or diversions of their apparatus. This falls under exclusive rights for a direct award Schedule 5, paragraph 5

Procurement Information

Only Virgin Media (or their subcontractors) can undertake alterations to their own equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053254-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233130 - Construction work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,516 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£181,516 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 20 Apr 2028 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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