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title: "PAN1879 - Pencil and Child Bollards"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# PAN1879 - Pencil and Child Bollards

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee9150d9-f54a-41dd-bfa4-572f30904dc3

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is inviting suppliers to participate in the procurement process for the contract titled "PAN1879 - Pencil and Child Bollards." This contract, categorized under construction structures and materials, is focused on providing school bollards designed to prevent dangerous parking near two schools in Leicester, England. The tender process has been completed, with the award confirmed on 9 April 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 May 2018 and will last for two years, with an option for a one-year extension. The tender was conducted through an open procurement method, aimed at ensuring broad participation.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in construction materials and safety products, particularly those with experience in public sector contracting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as this contract is suitable for their involvement. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for urban safety and infrastructure improvements will find this a particularly advantageous tender to pursue, given the proactive measures being undertaken to enhance child safety in school zones.

## Notice

Leicester City Council (the Authority) invited quotations for the provision of school bollards (child shaped and pencil shaped) in order to stop cars parking on the footways outside two schools, which is a potential safety hazard to the children as well as causing traffic flow issues. The proposed contract will be for two years with an option to extend for up to one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f0904f-764c-42d1-9606-eb2d59a11273 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 1 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | GRAFTON MERCHANTING GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

## Release History

- 10 May 2018 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f0904f-764c-42d1-9606-eb2d59a11273

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f0904f-764c-42d1-9606-eb2d59a11273
  10th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce5cb4af-fd1d-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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