Tender

PAN3518 - Supply of Forklift Truck

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council involves an open competition for the supply of a 2-ton counterbalance electric forklift truck. With a procurement method classified as below threshold – open competition, this tender falls under the category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 24th February 2026 and tender submission closing on 10th March 2026. This procurement is specifically targeting supply to Leicester, United Kingdom, within region UKF21, and has a contract period set from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2027. Interested suppliers should note the weighting criteria of 60% for price and 40% for quality.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as specified within the selection criteria. With a maximum gross contract value of £36,000 and suitability confirmation for SMEs, businesses specializing in manufacturing or supplying transport equipment will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Companies equipped to provide quality products competitively priced can effectively leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence or establish a foothold within the public procurement sector. Suppliers will have the chance to engage directly with the Leicester City Council, a public authority under the sub-central government category, with potential for future collaborations. The electronic submission policy allows for seamless participation through the specified submission portal.

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Notice Title

PAN3518 - Supply of Forklift Truck

Notice Description

Supply of 1x 2 tons Counterbalance electric forklift truck

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014355-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Ibrighademor
Contact Email
stephen.ibrighademor@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164546184

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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