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16 Jul 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is conducting an open procurement process under the title "PAN3529 - Supply of 18t Tipper Crane", aimed at acquiring one new 18-tonne tipper truck with a hydraulic loader crane. This tender targets the transport equipment and auxiliary products industry and is specifically for use in heavy-duty civil engineering, highway maintenance, and municipal waste operations. Interested parties can submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 11th August 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 30th July 2026. The tender process is currently at the 'tender' stage, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 7th September 2026 to 6th September 2027.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of transport equipment and those capable of delivering heavy-duty vehicles designed for municipal and engineering operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to suitability criteria included in the tender. Businesses that can competitively meet the defined quality and pricing criteria stand to benefit from the growth and exposure associated with partnering with a public authority like Leicester City Council. This opportunity entails engaging in a robust sector with ample municipal needs, providing growth prospects through enhanced visibility and potential future collaborations.

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Notice Title

PAN3529 - Supply of 18t Tipper Crane

Notice Description

Leicester City Council invites tenders for the Supply of 18t Tipper Crane. This procurement covers the acquisition of one new 18-tonne (GVW) rigid tipper truck fitted with a hydraulic loader crane. This versatile vehicle is designed for heavy-duty civil engineering, highway maintenance, and municipal waste operations. It provides self-loading capabilities for heavy materials like aggregates, tarmac, and spoil.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067208-2026
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

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 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

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