---
title: "Transport Planning Software - Saturn"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06812e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Transport Planning Software - Saturn

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06812e

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the acquisition of "Transport Planning Software - Saturn." This direct award was made on 13th April 2026 and involves the use of software to assess the road network's response to infrastructural changes, aiding in the formulation of transport policies. With a legal backing under the UKPGA 2023/54, this procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the planning systems sector. The project is situated in Bradford, UK, and spans an initial contract period from 13th April 2026 to 13th April 2027, with a possible extension up to 2028 depending on performance and funding availability. The buyer, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, is a recognised public authority within the sub-central government industry classification. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method due to the software being supplied by a single source, AtkinsRéalis UK Limited, based in Surrey.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and software planning. Firms that provide services in the development and evaluation of transport planning software, especially those with expertise in network traffic simulations and policy planning, constitute a suitable match for such projects. Additionally, subcontracting possibilities may arise for smaller tech companies to support AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in delivery and maintenance operations. Businesses can leverage this contract to build a portfolio in public sector engagements, potentially paving the way for future collaborative projects, especially if they have capabilities to innovate within the scope of scalable and integrative software solutions.

## Notice

The software is used to test the impacts of changes to the road network (such as new junctions, revised traffic signals, new housing / commercial developments) and how it impacts journeys times and the routes car drivers undertake travelling from their origin to destination. It is used as part of making transport planning policies and deciding investment on new highway projects including CRSTS schemes.

### Procurement Information

This software is only available from one supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033367-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,317 |
| Contracts value | £9,317 |

## 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 | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30196000 - Planning systems
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033367-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033361-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033357-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033367-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033361-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033357-2026
  13th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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