--- title: "Winter Maintenance Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0568e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0568e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0568e3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-30" --- # Winter Maintenance Support Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0568e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0568e3.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Winter Maintenance Support," focused on the services industry, specifically snow-clearing services. This procurement aims to enhance the council's capacity to maintain safe highways during adverse weather. It includes two lots that detail the required support for night patrol operations and additional resources for snow clearance. The operations will take place in locations like Wakefield Road Depot, Keighley, and Bradford, offering potential business involvement from October through April each year. Prospective businesses should note the upcoming milestone with a due date set for 6th August 2025, serving as preliminary market engagement. The main procurement stage is expected to begin on 28th August 2025, with contract periods outlined from 20th October 2025 to 31st October 2029. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in winter maintenance and snow-clearing services to partner with a public authority. Given the value of the contract, worth £600,000, and the nature of the services required, businesses that specialise in providing operated plant and vehicles, along with experienced drivers, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process will likely be structured under a framework agreement, making it an excellent opportunity for companies looking to establish long-term collaborations with the council. This initiative is ideal for contractors capable of offering flexible, on-demand services, aligning with the need for ad hoc operational support during winter months. ## Notice In times of adverse weather conditions, the Council sometimes needs to supplement its own resources to ensure that it can keep the highways safe for vehicles and pedestrians. In most instances the Council anticipates being able to achieve this with its own resources therefor this tender is seeking submissions from bidders who are able to offer support on an ad hoc basis. There ae 2 lots Lot 1- Night Patrol Operation supports the general Winter Operational Plan. Drivers on Night Patrol have dedicated routes to follow gritting through the night on the Highway in Council HGV Gritting Vehicles operating from Wakefield Road Depot, Bradford. The Night Patrol operation commences from October through to April and drivers must be available for the whole period and will be placed on a week on week off basis working usually from 22:00 until 07:00 the next day. Lot 2 - The Contractors submitting for lot 2 may be required to work from any of the following depots:, Keighley and Bradford. Adverse weather the Winter Maintenance Operation may require additional Plant and Resources for Snow Clearance and Contractors must itemise the type of operated plant and vehicles they can provide along with the drivers/operators ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96424&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044206-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLE41 Bradford | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90620000 - Snow-clearing services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2025 at 11:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044206-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044206-2025 30th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96424&B= - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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