--- title: "Aluminium Pole Supply for Traffic Signal Installations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b348602c-aa2a-45bb-a200-5edc76bbdae5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b348602c-aa2a-45bb-a200-5edc76bbdae5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b348602c-aa2a-45bb-a200-5edc76bbdae5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b348602c-aa2a-45bb-a200-5edc76bbdae5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-24" --- # Aluminium Pole Supply for Traffic Signal Installations Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b348602c-aa2a-45bb-a200-5edc76bbdae5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b348602c-aa2a-45bb-a200-5edc76bbdae5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b348602c-aa2a-45bb-a200-5edc76bbdae5.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of aluminium poles for traffic signal installations, under an open procurement process. The contract calls for various pole sizes, with key specifications such as anodised aluminium, polymer dipped coatings, and black aluminium colouring. Delivery is to occur in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage, and interested suppliers must submit their bids by 26th August 2025 at 14:00 BST. The contract period will begin on 1st October 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th September 2029, with the tender falling under the 'goods' category as classified by CPV code 44212225. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying metal poles or similar products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the process is open to accommodate diverse businesses with the capability to meet the detailed specifications. By securing this contract, a business can significantly expand its market reach and establish a long-term relationship with a prominent council in the region, potentially leading to further opportunities in public infrastructure and related sectors. ## Notice The Council is seeking to appoint one Supplier to supply and deliver a range of sizes of Aluminium Poles for Traffic Signal Installations Poles must be available in the following sizes: * 2.2 Metres * 4.0 Metres * 6.0 Metres Poles must meet the following specification as a minimum: Anodised Aluminium Non-Removable underground protection for poles that is sufficient to protect against corrosion such as a polymer dipped coating. Please note that we cannot accept potentially removable protection such as tape. The terminal board within the pole must be made of a suitable material to ensure that it has a lifespan to match that of the pole itself. The poles should be finished in a Black Aluminium colour. This should be both the above ground and below ground parts of the poles. The poles should come complete with a removable anodised aluminium vented pole cap that fits inside the pole top. The vented pole cap should be finished to blend in with the pole, as per the specification provided. Predrilled holes for fixings on four sides. Please see the drawings for details of the location of the holes. Predrilled holes to be fitted with a suitable black weatherproof plastic grommet that can be removed when the poles are being sited, in accordance with the specification. All Poles supplied must be CE marked No stickers or labels on the outside of the pole doors or pole exterior. Must meet the criteria specified in the drawings Earth lead to the door be approx. 600mm long fitted to a bolt inside the pole. All poles to be individually wrapped to stop them from being scratched to the depot and then onwards to the site. All pole doors to locked by a standard triangular bolt. All poles must have passed a wind loading test for the required loads. Triangular bolts to have O ring or Cir clip to enable them to be fixed to the pole door. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d2632e-117d-46dd-a753-0333bc3c3953 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44212225 - Poles ## Release History - 24 Jul 2025 at 17:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d2632e-117d-46dd-a753-0333bc3c3953 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d2632e-117d-46dd-a753-0333bc3c3953 24th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96420&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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