Planning

PAN3485 - Supply of Backhoe Loader (x3)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 08:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently at the planning stage of a procurement process concerning the supply of three backhoe loader vehicles, intended for the Bereavement Services and Highways Teams. The procurement is classified under the transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation industry category. The council has scheduled a pre-market engagement phase, where stakeholders can provide their views, set to close by 5th March 2026. The procurement process initiated with a tender notice on 24th February 2026, with further communication expected by 16th March 2026. Moreover, the contract period is planned to commence on 8th June 2026 and conclude on 7th June 2027, indicating an annual contract duration. The project is expected to modernise the council's fleet by replacing outdated vehicles, ensuring reliability and efficiency in service delivery.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in transport equipment, specifically backhoe loaders, to engage with a sub-central government authority. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying heavy-duty vehicles, especially those catering to bereavement or highway applications, would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity is notable for small and medium enterprises due to its favourable suitability criteria. By participating, businesses can expand their footprint within the public sector, potentially fostering long-term partnerships with Leicester City Council. The tender, valued at £294,000 exclusive of taxes, allows companies to showcase advanced engineering solutions, aligning with the council's need for high-quality, reliable equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3485 - Supply of Backhoe Loader (x3)

Notice Description

To replace 3 backhoe loaders that are used by Bereavement Services (x1) and Highways (x2). The former has been VOR for over 12-months whilst a route to market was being considered. The vehicle has been classed as beyond economical repair was over 17 years old. The latter two vehicles have now reached replacement age and starting to become unreliable.

Planning Information

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding the Supply of 3Nos. Backhoe Loaders Vehicles. This project is to replace three existing vehicles currently used by the Bereavement Services and Highways Teams 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 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/e/3Fhfu5BgK8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065aa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016303-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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