Award

PAN3251 - Vehicle Procurement- 4 x Tractors

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 09:42

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 09:54

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement of four tractors, designated under tender PAN3251, to enhance the capabilities of Parks and Open Spaces. The award, concluded on 22nd September 2025, follows an open procedure, with Bowring Transport Limited selected as the supplier. The council, situated in Leicester, welcomes this acquisition as part of its strategic initiatives in the agricultural machinery sector. This procurement activity operates under UK Public General Acts 2023/54, with active contract status commencing on the award date and to last until 21st September 2026. The primary location for service delivery is within the UKF21 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the agricultural machinery sector, especially those looking to supply advanced equipment to public sector entities. SMEs, like Bowring Transport Limited, have shown exemplary ability in meeting the tender requirements, highlighting the contract's suitability for dynamic small to medium enterprises. This opportunity can catalyse business growth through contracts with local government entities like Leicester City Council, paving the way for further engagements in public sector procurement. Businesses capable of providing high-quality goods with competitive pricing would find this type of open procedure engaging and rewarding.

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Notice Title

PAN3251 - Vehicle Procurement- 4 x Tractors

Notice Description

4 x Agricultural tractor acquisition for Parks and Open Spaces. This contract is awarded via the Open Procedure under PA2023 for a term of 12 months with no extension. Note: The contract was fully executed on 22nd September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05000b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063171-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Ibrighademor
Contact Email
procurement@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0116 454 6184

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
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOWRING TRANSPORT

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