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05 Jun 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process titled "PAN3517 - Supply of 4x4 Pick-Up (x5)" under the industry category of transport equipment. The contract, valued at £286,119.20, involves the provision of bespoke vehicles for the Parks and Open Spaces and Trees and Woodlands Team, requiring off-road capability and towing capacity for trailers with plant and equipment. This procurement process, identified by tender ID LEICSCITY02-DN807868-73805278, is set in England and transitioned from the tender period ending on 12th September 2025 to the contract commencement on 22nd June 2026, concluding on 21st June 2027. The award has been made to Cumberland Platforms Limited, indicated as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting Leicester City Council's role as the contracting authority.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in the manufacturing or supply of specialised transport equipment. Companies with expertise in creating bespoke vehicles with specific off-road capabilities would particularly align with the tender requirements. This contract, focusing on a niche segment, could prove lucrative for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts involving specialised horticulture and transport solutions. By catering to the detailed requirements of Leicester City Council, such businesses can strengthen their positioning in upcoming related procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

PAN3517 - Supply of 4x4 Pick-Up (x5)

Notice Description

To replace five (5) existing vehicles currently used by the Parks and Open Spaces and Trees and Woodlands Team with vehicles more specific to their Service needs. The vehicle suggested is a bespoke build for horticulture work and needs to have off road capability and needs to be able to tow trailers with associated plant and equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-481b3f53-a818-474a-b40d-a1ecdc84f1af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c77bce2-8ba9-474d-a124-58b0900ee18d
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
Not specified
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£286,119 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CUMBERLAND PLATFORMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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