PAN3421 - Supply of Pre-Owned Vehicles and Disposal of Ex-Works

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

15 May 2026 at 12:19

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 13:42

Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has initiated a tender process for the project titled "PAN3421 - Supply of Pre-Owned Vehicles and Disposal of Ex-Works". This procurement, planned to commence on 19th October 2026 and conclude by 18th October 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031, focuses on the transport equipment industry. Located in the Leicester region (UKF21), the Council is currently in the planning stage and seeking market engagement, as indicated by an update on 15th May 2026. The procurement will employ an open procedure aimed at sourcing quality assured pre-owned vehicles and facilitating the disposal of end-of-life fleet assets, valued at GBP 10 million with a gross amount of GBP 12 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle supply and fleet management services. Companies proficient in vehicle sourcing, inspection, and documentation, along with robust asset management practices, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The focus on transparent pricing, legal compliance, and effective fleet replacement programmes, alongside small and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs) suitability, encourages diverse business participation. The planned engagement with Leicester City Council's project fosters a collaborative environment for businesses aiming to optimise vehicle lifecycles and maximise the residual value of disposed assets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PAN3421 - Supply of Pre-Owned Vehicles and Disposal of Ex-Works

Notice Description

Leicester City Council has an obligation to appoint suppliers to undertake the Supply of Pre-owned Vehicles via Auction and Disposal of Ex-works. The requirement is for the provision of a compliant and value for money service for the supply of quality assured pre-owned vehicles via auction and the disposal of ex-works/end-of-life fleet assets. The contract will include vehicle sourcing, inspection, documentation, transfer, and delivery, alongside collection, valuation, resale or environmentally compliant disposal of redundant vehicles. Suppliers must demonstrate robust asset management processes, transparent pricing, legal compliance, and the ability to support efficient fleet replacement programmes while maximising residual value from disposed assets. The vehicles that will predominantly figure in this process are: * 3.5t panel vans (medium & long wheelbase). * 3.5t Double cab tippers (Flatbed and Cage). * 3.5t Flatbed tipper. * Medium size van (manual & automatic). * Large car 7-seat (manual & automatic). * Minibus

Planning Information

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding this provision. This project would be for the Supply of Pre-Owned Vehicles and Disposal of Ex-Works. The supplier(s) will work in conjunction with the council's fleet team to deliver this project. The proposed contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for up to two years. At this stage, it is a Pre-Market Engagement only and Not A CALL FOR COMPETITION Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire can be accessed in the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/BFJgac0zGc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044901-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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