Planning

PAN3534 - 2 x Mini diggers

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 09:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of two mini diggers to better serve the Bereavement Services Team. This preliminary market engagement process aims to gather insights and establish requirements ahead of a formal tender. Significant dates include a due date for market engagement feedback set for 9 April 2026, and a subsequent notice period slated for 20 April 2026. This initiative is categorised under goods, specifically transport equipment, and targeted for delivery within the UKF21 region in the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that this engagement does not constitute a call for competition but rather an opportunity to shape the needs for upcoming procurement.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to compete as it aligns with their capabilities and can foster business growth within the transport equipment sector. It offers a potential £64,000 contract value, with a maximum gross amount of £76,800, accentuating financial incentives for businesses to participate. With a contract period commencing from August 2026, and possible renewals, organisations specialising in the supply and maintenance of mini diggers can benefit from engaging early. Leicester City Council provides a robust platform to ensure quality and specific service needs are met, with this procurement method fostering collaborative opportunities for local and specialised providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3534 - 2 x Mini diggers

Notice Description

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding the supply of 2 Mini Diggers. This project is to replace existing vehicle currently used by the Bereavement Services Team of the Council with vehicle more specific to the needs of the service. The vehicle will have exceeded the scheduled replacement date by the time of vehicle delivery.

Planning Information

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding the supply of 2 Mini Diggers. This project is to replace existing vehicle currently used by the Bereavement Services Team of the Council with vehicle more specific to the needs of the service. The vehicle will have exceeded the scheduled replacement date by the time of vehicle delivery. 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.cloud.microsoft/e/MDvNUMP525

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06738a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027169-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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