Tender

PAN3534 - Supply of 2 x Mini Diggers

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

29 Apr 2026 at 13:07

Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 12:49

Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is inviting tenders for the supply of two mini diggers to enhance its Bereavement Services Team's vehicle fleet. This public procurement, categorized under transport equipment and auxiliary products, is at the tender stage, following a planning phase that sought market engagement earlier in 2026. Located in Leicester, part of the UKF21 region, this open competition process has key submission deadlines, with bid submissions accepted electronically up to 27th May 2026, and enquiries welcomed until 18th May 2026. The contract is projected to start on 10th August 2026 and conclude on 9th August 2027, with proposals evaluated based on criteria heavily weighted on price and quality.

This tender offers lucrative growth opportunities for businesses in the transportation equipment sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By participating in this below-threshold, open competition, suppliers can secure a substantial contract valued at £64,000 with a gross amount of £76,800. Businesses specialising in mini digger supply or related transport equipment will find the procurement method advantageous and tailored to their capabilities. Given the Council's reliance on replacing its existing fleet to meet specific service needs, firms with competitive pricing and high-quality offerings are well-suited to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

PAN3534 - Supply of 2 x Mini Diggers

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06738a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039236-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

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
£64,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 6-12 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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