Tender

Traffic Management Vehicle - Highways

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 14:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently at the tender stage for procuring a Traffic Management Vehicle to enhance its Highways Department's operations. The procurement process involves an open competition below the threshold, targeting suppliers within the United Kingdom, particularly those in the UKF21 region. The contract for this bespoke traffic management vehicle is set for a one-year duration without extension options, and aligns with recent street works legislation. Submissions for this tender must be made by 12:00 noon on 1 April 2026 via the EastMidsTenders portal, while any enquiries should be directed through the ProContract portal no later than 25 March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in motor vehicles, especially those able to offer bespoke builds compliant with specific legislative requirements for street works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the lot suitability criteria appear favourable towards such businesses. With the emphasis on total price in the award criteria, businesses able to offer competitive pricing will find this tender suited to their capabilities. This contract provides a platform for innovative vehicle manufacturers to contribute to local government infrastructure projects, fostering business relationships and expanding operational scopes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traffic Management Vehicle - Highways

Notice Description

Leicester City Council invites Tenders for the provision of a Traffic Management Vehicle for its Highways Department. The Authority requires a Traffic Management Vehicle to replace 1 existing vehicle currently used by Highways with a vehicle more specific to the Service needs. The vehicle is bespoke build for traffic management and needs to comply with street works legislation. The proposed contract will be for 1 year with no option to extend. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 01 April 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only, otherwise they will not be responded to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066758
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021827-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,740 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,740 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 11 May 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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