---
title: "Ground cast road surface temperature sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea24"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ea24.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-27"
---

# Ground cast road surface temperature sensors

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea24

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for "Ground cast road surface temperature sensors" to support its winter service operations. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and was awarded to Viasala Ltd. The project, classified under the industry category for "works", involves the supply and implementation of temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus. The contract, valued at £28,000, commenced on 27 November 2025 and concluded on 28 November 2025, with activities taking place in Bradford, region UKE41, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in surface observing apparatus and roadworks. Although the contract has been awarded, businesses in the weather station equipment sector can consider forming partnerships with similar councils requiring winter service solutions. The direct nature of this procurement reinforces the necessity of being on preferred supplier lists and building relationships with public authorities for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

Bradford requires a range of Services to support its winter service operations. The services are in two parts and Vaisala, as the original weather station equipment provider, is the only organisation able to provide the required services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077679-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| Contracts value | £28,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIASALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077679-2025
- 27 Nov 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077678-2025
- 27 Nov 2025 at 12:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077673-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077679-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077678-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077673-2025
  27th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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