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title: "Tender for: The Testing of RPZ Valves"
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buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Tender for: The Testing of RPZ Valves

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c31ce3b1-b2eb-4bb1-b769-66fcb5903cac

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is conducting a tender for the testing of RPZ valves, specifically for the installation, commissioning, and on-site testing of verifiable Backflow Preventers. This procurement falls under the category of valve-testing services, with a contract value of £100,000. The tender period has already closed, with a deadline of 2nd March 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020 and will last until 31st March 2022 in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in valve-testing services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide reliable and certified backflow prevention solutions will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging with public contracts like this one can lead to valuable experience and further growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) was seeking tenders from suitably qualified Contractors to carry out the installation, commissioning and on-site testing of the type BA Device - verifiable Backflow Preventer with Reduced Pressure Zone - (RPZ Valve).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9472a05c-9f3b-458a-915b-299e935fd024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUATRUST WATER & VENTILATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632100 - Valve-testing services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2020 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9472a05c-9f3b-458a-915b-299e935fd024

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9472a05c-9f3b-458a-915b-299e935fd024
  18th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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