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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the supply and maintenance of GAPO Skip Movers, including one GAPO GA16 machine and the ongoing servicing, repair, and maintenance of their existing fleet. The procurement, which falls under the services and goods categories within the lifting and handling equipment industry, was a direct award to Ladybird Cranes Limited due to their exclusive rights to supply GAPO machines in the UK. Key locations involved are Leicester and Redditch, UK. The contract commenced on 25th May 2026 and will remain active until 30th June 2031, with a gross value of £349,320. The procurement method employed was direct, justified by the sole supplier's intellectual property rights.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in lifting and handling equipment, as well as maintenance and repair services. Given the exclusive supplier rights held by Ladybird Cranes Limited, businesses with expertise in specialised machinery servicing might find similar niche markets promising. SMEs operating in the region may explore collaborative opportunities or consider aligning with supply chains focused on machinery maintenance, thereby enhancing business growth and market presence in the public sector.

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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 Ltd have exclusive rights to supply GAPO machines in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050164-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£291,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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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