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PAN3528 - Supply of Electric Buses (x10)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 12:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, executed by Leicester City Council, pertained to the supply of ten electric buses, aimed at transitioning the city's bus services from diesel to electric to address pollution concerns. This opportunity falls under the 'Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation' category and is situated in England, United Kingdom. The tender was in the 'Award' stage as of the latest update on 30th June 2026, with the contract expected to run from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2027. The contract's value is approximately £3,666,000, awarded to PELICAN ENGINEERING COMPANY (SALES) LIMITED. The procurement method is marked as 'Other', indicating a unique or tailored process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of electric vehicles, particularly those with capabilities aligned with government contracts. SMEs have the potential to benefit from such procurement due to the suitability assessments favouring small enterprises. Companies with expertise in advanced vehicle accessibility features and those geared towards eco-friendly transportation innovations would find this tender particularly advantageous. The shift towards electric buses also aligns with broader sustainable transport initiatives, opening avenues for businesses committed to environmental sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3528 - Supply of Electric Buses (x10)

Notice Description

This procurement is for ten (10) electric buses. This scheme seeks to convert the bus services from diesel to fully electric bus operation. The main objective is to reduce air and noise pollution along the roads used by this bus network. A secondary objective is the upgrade of the vehicle specification in relation to accessibility features - such as audio-visual announcements, hearing loops and additional wheelchair/buggy space.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-468c4b38-2fbe-46e4-b554-e6dba4e3d061
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd16fbc-15be-46f6-919e-2c7789348875
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,666,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PELICAN ENGINEERING COMPANY (SALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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