Tender

PAN3485 - Supply of Backhoe Loader (x3)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 08:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 08:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council is engaged in an active procurement process to acquire three backhoe loaders for their Bereavement Services and Highways teams. This tender is part of the Transport equipment industry category and involves goods procurement valued at £294,000, with a gross amount of £352,800. The procurement method is open, and Leicester City Council aims to replace older, unreliable vehicles with newer models more suited to their requirements. The open tender procedure has key dates including an enquiry period ending on 30th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 14th April 2026. Located in Leicester, UKF21, this procurement is covered by the GPA and adheres to legislation 2023/54. The award period concludes on 7th May 2026, with the contract period beginning on 8th June 2026.

With this tender, businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying transport equipment could see significant growth opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, and they may benefit from the focused approach of Leicester City Council in updating their vehicular fleet. The 60% price and 40% quality weighting criteria suggest a balanced consideration of cost and performance, favouring businesses that can deliver quality products at competitive prices. This open procedure offers transparency and accessibility, presenting a good opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector within the United Kingdom.

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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/023795-2026
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
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 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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