Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- Technology Solutions Ltd SME
- Value
- £82,305
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Security, fire & defence equipment · Surveillance and security systems and devices (CPV 35120000)
- Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Official notice
- 043036-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date8 Apr 2026
- Published11 May 2026Published 33 days after the contract date
Description
The contract relates to the supply of access control badges for use across City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council buildings and sites. The successful supplier will provide access control badges compatible with the Council's existing systems, ensuring continuity of supply and reliable delivery throughout the contract term. The contract has been awarded following a further competition under an established framework agreement.
About the supplier
Technology Solutions Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 03146250).