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Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the manufacture and supply of concrete box culverts and wing wall units, a procurement process currently in the tender stage. The project, identified under the title "Manufacture and supply of Culvert & Wing Walls for Leicestershire County Council," is categorised under concrete products within the construction industry and spans two lots: Lot 1 for Concrete Culverts and Lot 2 for Concrete Wing Walls. The procurement is set within the region of Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit tenders by 27th July 2026, with enquiries allowed until 22nd July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in concrete products, particularly those equipped to meet the council's quality and design standards. SMEs (small to medium enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community and social enterprises) are encouraged to apply, as their suitability is highlighted for both lots. The procurement adopts an open method below the threshold for competition, allowing any eligible supplier to bid. The contract awards will be determined heavily by pricing, with the lowest evaluated bid receiving priority. This could serve as an excellent growth opportunity for companies aiming to expand their presence in the public sector construction supply chain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Manufacture and supply of Culvert & Wing Walls for Leicestershire County Council

Notice Description

To appoint a supplier to Manufacture and supply of Concrete Box Culvert Units & Wing Walls Units for Leicestershire County Council. This procurement is split into two lots: Lot 1 - Concrete Culverts Lot 2 - Concrete Wing Walls

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Concrete Culverts

Leicestershire County council are seeking a supplier to design, manufacture and supply six precast reinforced concrete box culverts in accordance with the issued design process and AIP.

Lot 2 - Concrete Wing Walls

The council are looking to appoint a supplier to manufacture nine precast reinforced concrete wing wall sections to meet the requirement fully outlined within the RFQ documentation on the ProActis portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c820
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064980-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44114200 - Concrete products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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