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Supply and Maintenance of GAPO Skip Mover

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, located at County Hall in Leicester, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Maintenance of GAPO Skip Mover." This contract involves the purchase of a GAPO GA16 machine and the servicing and maintenance of the council's existing fleet of similar equipment. The procurement, valued at £349,320 inclusive of VAT, follows a direct award method citing Ladybird Cranes Limited as the sole UK agent and specialist for these machines. The award is scheduled for signature by 16 March 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2031.

This contract presents significant opportunities for Ladybird Cranes Limited, an SME based in Redditch, which specialises in lifting and handling equipment and maintenance services. Businesses in the lifting and maintenance sectors could find additional opportunities by partnering with Ladybird Cranes or leveraging the expertise of similar suppliers in the industry. The procurement's direct award underscores the advantage for companies holding unique patents or exclusive rights, suggesting that those with niche specialisations may benefit from targeting contracts where their capabilities align with specific procurement needs.

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Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of GAPO Skip Mover

Notice Description

Purchase of 1 x GAPO GA16 machine and the ongoing servicing, repair and maintenance of this machine and the Councils existing fleet (4) of GAPO GA16 equipment.

Procurement Information

Ladybird Cranes Limited are the sole agents for this machine in the country and specialise in the service and maintenance of the existing machines including parts. Due to the company being the sole agent for the machines we are proposing to include in this contract the ongoing repairs and maintenance of all LCC owned GAPOs (4). The reason for this is any other contractor would not be able to supply spares and they also not be able provide and loan machine at the sites if a machine is out of action for any prolonged period. To conclude as the supplier is the only UK agent for this machine, we propose a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018058-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£291,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LADYBIRD CRANES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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