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PAN3362 - Supply of Horticultural machinery

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "PAN3362 - Supply of Horticultural machinery," was conducted by Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of grounds-maintenance equipment. This contract aims to replace outdated machinery within the council's grounds maintenance department. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure. The award stage was completed, with a contract period spanning from 26 January 2026 to 25 April 2026. Notably, the procurement sought goods suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with Henton & Chattell Limited and Russell's (Kirbymooreside) Limited awarded the contract on 23 January 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of horticultural machinery and related equipment. The focus on updating municipal machinery presents a chance for companies to showcase their latest innovations and products. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to engage, as the contract requirements specifically indicate suitability for such enterprises. Enterprises that supply rotary mowers, pedestrian greens mowers, and tractor-mounted equipment could find substantial potential in this opportunity, as evidenced by the awarded lots to the mentioned companies. This contract not only enables suppliers to solidify relationships with a local government body but also demonstrates capability in fulfilling public sector requirements, which could catalyse further business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3362 - Supply of Horticultural machinery

Notice Description

To replace aging machinery for Leicester City Council, as part of rolling update of machinery within the grounds maintenance department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fd36b2b-c549-4d3a-8771-221d4c090792
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab988ea-59ae-401b-a06b-6adb6ebbc490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,580 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HENTON & CHATTELL

RUSSELL'S (KIRBYMOORESIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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