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title: "535 - Lot 1 - Wheeled Backhoe Loader, with operator"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 535 - Lot 1 - Wheeled Backhoe Loader, with operator

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-403b8efd-7845-4516-b726-19e3e8ced763

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council, seeking to appoint suppliers for the hire of construction and civil engineering machinery with operators. The tender, titled "535 - Lot 1 - Wheeled Backhoe Loader, with operator," is classified under the services category, specifically relating to the hire of equipment. This direct award procurement method was completed, with the contract awarded on 18 February 2022, covering a contract period from 21 February 2022 to 25 October 2026, with a total contract value of £4 million. The operational delivery will take place across England, with the tender having ended on 31 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the hire of industrial vehicles, construction machinery, or related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is designed to support such businesses, which may provide their own trained operators alongside the equipment. Competitors can enhance their business growth by aligning their offerings with the operational needs of the Council, capitalising on ongoing highway maintenance projects across the county.

## Notice

To support the Council's Statutory Duty to maintain the highway network across the County, the Council seeks to appoint suppliers of plant, including, but not limited to backhoe loaders, 360 tracked excavators etc, with trained & qualified operators. Typically, the supplier's plant+operator will work alongside the Council's operational teams across the county.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c592d7d-4b3c-404a-baf1-78d377c195ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2022 - 25 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | A.R PARRISH PLANT HIRE; CHRIS JOHNSON; D & M BARNETT; FOREST DRIVEWAYS & PLANT HIRE; GO PLANT FLEET SERVICES; M BENNETT; M J DEXTER PLANT HIRE; PLANTERS (LEICESTER; T G WILLIAMS CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c592d7d-4b3c-404a-baf1-78d377c195ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c592d7d-4b3c-404a-baf1-78d377c195ce
  21st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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