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title: "PAN3362 - Supply of Horticultural machinery"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# PAN3362 - Supply of Horticultural machinery

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fd36b2b-c549-4d3a-8771-221d4c090792

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "PAN3362 - Supply of Horticultural machinery," was conducted by Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of grounds-maintenance equipment. This contract aims to replace outdated machinery within the council's grounds maintenance department. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure. The award stage was completed, with a contract period spanning from 26 January 2026 to 25 April 2026. Notably, the procurement sought goods suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with Henton & Chattell Limited and Russell's (Kirbymooreside) Limited awarded the contract on 23 January 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of horticultural machinery and related equipment. The focus on updating municipal machinery presents a chance for companies to showcase their latest innovations and products. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to engage, as the contract requirements specifically indicate suitability for such enterprises. Enterprises that supply rotary mowers, pedestrian greens mowers, and tractor-mounted equipment could find substantial potential in this opportunity, as evidenced by the awarded lots to the mentioned companies. This contract not only enables suppliers to solidify relationships with a local government body but also demonstrates capability in fulfilling public sector requirements, which could catalyse further business expansion.

## Notice

To replace aging machinery for Leicester City Council, as part of rolling update of machinery within the grounds maintenance department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab988ea-59ae-401b-a06b-6adb6ebbc490 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,580 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | HENTON & CHATTELL; RUSSELL'S (KIRBYMOORESIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab988ea-59ae-401b-a06b-6adb6ebbc490

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab988ea-59ae-401b-a06b-6adb6ebbc490
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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