Expression of Interest for the Supply of Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Plates, Stickers and Fixings through a direct fulfilment service only.

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. They are seeking expressions of interest for the supply of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Plates, Stickers, and Fixings via a direct fulfilment service. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to signage and related items. The value of the contract is estimated at £600,000. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on June 24, 2026, with a scheduled engagement due by July 7, 2026. The communication regarding a future notice is expected by July 21, 2026, and the contract period is anticipated to start on September 1, 2026, lasting until August 31, 2030. The procurement is above the threshold and takes place within the UKE41 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and direct delivery of signage and related materials. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and efficient delivery as part of a direct fulfilment service would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender suitability explicitly includes them. Engaging in such a contract could amplify business growth by establishing long-term relationships with a public authority in the sub-central government sector, enhancing market reputation and potentially leading to further contractual opportunities within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Expression of Interest for the Supply of Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Plates, Stickers and Fixings through a direct fulfilment service only.

Notice Description

The Council is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers who can supply Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Plates, Stickers and Fixings through a direct fulfilment service only.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106739&TID=100111835&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbe2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059294-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

34928471 - Sign materials

44423400 - Signs and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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