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title: "PAN1949 - Axle Load Indicators"
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# PAN1949 - Axle Load Indicators

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-004666ae-1907-43df-9943-b21c6e1f25bb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PAN1949 - Axle Load Indicators" was conducted by Leicester City Council for the provision of axle load indicators for their fleet of over 700 vehicles. This initiative falls under the industry category of Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines, with a contract value of £355,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which allows all interested suppliers to submit tenders. The tender period concluded on 28th August 2018, and the contract was awarded to Axle Weight Technology Limited for a period of one year, starting from 12th November 2018, with an option for extension of up to three additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle equipment and safety products, particularly those that can meet the requirements for axle load indicators. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing or providing weighing machinery and scales would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The requirement for compliance with legal and safety standards further promotes the need for reliable and innovative solutions within this market segment, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs in the automotive parts supply sector.

## Notice

Leicester City Council invited Tenders for the provision of axle load indicators on an ad hoc basis for a large range of vehicles. Leicester City Council has a fleet of over 700 vehicles and is the holder of a Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence. To enhance our legal and safety compliance, we have taken the decision to install axle load indicators on all our vehicles of 3.5t GVM and above, and also on to some smaller vehicles where there is an operational need. The Contract will be for one year with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further three years. The contract was awarded to a single Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae268022-f428-48d1-a4c7-49a92c034e7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £355,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £353,084 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXLE WEIGHT TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines
- 42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae268022-f428-48d1-a4c7-49a92c034e7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae268022-f428-48d1-a4c7-49a92c034e7e
  17th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9d3f5bca-9691-e811-80ed-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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