Tender

Market Street Planters

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of "Market Street Planters," a supply requirement for twelve moveable curved-shaped tree planters made of reconstituted porphyry stone. The procurement is under the goods category and follows an open competition method. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 20 March 2026, following the enquiry period which ends on 10 March 2026. Interested suppliers are required to deliver the planters to the City Highway's depot in Leicester. The contract period is initially set from 20 April to 19 July 2026, with options for renewal extending to 19 October 2026. As part of the procurement criteria, bids will be assessed based on compliance, quality, and price.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape products and urban infrastructure development, particularly those focusing on planter design and manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement explicitly acknowledges their suitability. Companies that excel in providing durable, aesthetic street furniture with vandal-proof features and integrated watering systems might find considerable business growth potential here. Given Leicester City Council's procurement terms, businesses that can swiftly adapt to specifications without needing contract adjustments, and that demonstrate solid financial stability, stand a stronger chance in the competitive assessment.

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Notice Title

Market Street Planters

Notice Description

Leicester City Council ('the Council') invites Quotations for the supply of 12 moveable curved shaped tree planters made of reconstituted porphyry stone or similar (subject to approval). There will be 8 large planters (diameter 1.8-2.2m) and 4 medium planters (diameter 1.2-1.6m) with a depth of 1-1.6m. All planters to include lifting hooks and watering system/reservoir, crash tested and anti-vandal/graffiti proof. The planters will be delivered by the Supplier to the Authority's City Highway's depot at 90 Leycroft Road, Leicester, LE4 1BZ.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The proposed Contract will be for 3 months with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further 3 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06634f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020030-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16130000 - Seeders, planters or transplanters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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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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