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16 Jul 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Leicester City Council, involved the removal and replacement of an external steel escape staircase at Granby Primary School in Leicester. The contract, titled "PAN3569 - External Steel Escape Staircase Removal and Replacement," fell under the construction industry category, specifically "Construction work" (CPV code 45000000), and took place at a location within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was carried out through a mini competition under the Leicester City Council Construction Framework. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 11 June 2026, with the contract period running from 13 July 2026 to 7 September 2026. The project has been awarded, and tenders are no longer being sought.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. MJE Contracts (Leicester) Limited, an SME based in Leicester, successfully secured the contract, reflecting the potential for regional businesses to capitalize on such opportunities. Future similar tenders could allow businesses in the region or similar enterprises to expand their portfolio by participating in local government projects. Business entities with expertise in construction work valuing up to £500,000 can leverage such tenders, especially those adept at meeting public sector standards and requirements.

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Notice Title

PAN3569 - External Steel Escape Staircase Removal and Replacement

Notice Description

Removal and replacement of an external steel escape staircase at Granby Primary School, Aylestone, Leicester, LE2 8LP. This procurement exercise was conducted as a mini competition under Lot 1 - Project value PS0-PS500k of the Leicester City Council (LCC) PAN2916 Construction Framework. Please note, the Authority are no longer seeking tenders for this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d17eb8e4-2eb5-4d72-9bd2-3196656af0ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2a3dd7-6599-47a3-b687-e2894d14f12f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,239 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,168 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 7 Sep 2026 1-6 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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MJE CONTRACTS (LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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