Tender

PAN3516 - Supply of Tipper Tail Lift Vehicles x 2

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 09:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 10:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Supply of Tipper Tail Lift Vehicles x 2," with the tender ID PAN3516. This process, which falls under the active procurement stage, focuses on replacing older vehicles utilised by the Housing Repairs Service with more efficient transport equipment. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation, and the category is goods, specifically transport equipment. The Council is situated in Leicester, United Kingdom, within the region UKF21. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 30 March 2026, and enquiries can be made until 16 March 2026. The award decision is expected by 20 April 2026, with the contract period starting on 25 May 2026 and concluding on 24 May 2027. The procurement process has been guided by the legal framework outlined in legislation UKPGA 2023/54. This tender process, overseen by Stephen Ibrighademor, represents an opportunity for suppliers specialized in transport equipment to engage with a public authority at the sub-central government level.

The tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in manufacturing bespoke transport solutions to compete, as it necessitates custom-built vehicles with a body and tail lift suited for urban and residential environments. With an estimated gross contract value of GBP 230,400, the tender emphasises both price and quality, awarding criteria at 60% and 40% weightings respectively, providing ample scope for businesses to demonstrate value beyond just cost efficiency. Companies with expertise in environmentally friendly vehicle manufacturing might gain a competitive edge due to the project's focus on replacing older polluting vehicles. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their footprint within the public sector and contribute to enhancing Leicester’s housing repair services while promoting sustainability and innovation in transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3516 - Supply of Tipper Tail Lift Vehicles x 2

Notice Description

To replace two existing vehicles currently used by Housing Repairs Service with vehicles more specific to the needs of the Service. Both vehicles have now reached / or will have exceed the scheduled replacement date by the time of vehicle delivery. The vehicles are older more polluting vehicles that are required to work in the city and surrounding residential areas.

Planning Information

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding the Supply of 2Nos. Tipper Tail Lift Vehicles. This project is to replace two existing vehicles currently used by the Housing Repairs Service Team of the Council with vehicles more specific to the needs of the service. Both vehicles have now reached / will have exceeded the scheduled replacement date by the time of vehicle delivery. The vehicles required are bespoke build of the body and tail lift. The proposed contract will be for a duration of 12 months. 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/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cdYz4ZCnbUan9UtTXt75T4xvestht0VEntfOkihhOI1UQjNHQUMzS1haWU45MUZGRzYwQk1WUVZKNi4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018238-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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