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title: "The Testing of Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ Valves)"
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# The Testing of Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ Valves)

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e19096ff-a0ff-4524-b311-6adbd70b6e3f

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for "The Testing of Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ Valves)" with the contract awarded on 19th March 2025. This tender falls under the industry category of valves and tubes, specifically focusing on control valves and safety valves. The contract requires annual compliance testing of Type BA Device - Verifiable Backflow Preventer with Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ Valve) in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The tender had a value of £90,000 funded in GBP, with a related tender period ending on 24th February 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the valves and tubes industry, particularly those with expertise in backflow preventers and control and safety valves. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for similar contracts. The contract was awarded to Aquatrust Water & Ventilation Ltd, a large company based in West Yorkshire, demonstrating that both large and smaller organisations can be competitive if they meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements.

## Notice

The Council required a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake annual compliance testing of 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/23fdb62c-5eb6-4828-8111-3522835802e1 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31711400 - Valves and tubes
- 42131142 - Control valves
- 42131147 - Safety valves

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fdb62c-5eb6-4828-8111-3522835802e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fdb62c-5eb6-4828-8111-3522835802e1
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89303&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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