---
title: "PAN3518 - Supply of Forklift Truck"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065622"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
---

# PAN3518 - Supply of Forklift Truck

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065622

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "PAN3518 - Supply of Forklift Truck," involving the supply of a 2-tonne counterbalance electric forklift truck. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, recognised for its below-threshold status, and the contract was awarded on 12th June 2026 to BOWRING TRANSPORT LIMITED T/A B & B TRACTORS, a company based in Nottinghamshire. The contract period is set from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2027, with a total contract value of £30,975 (plus VAT), and deliveries will occur in the Leicester region (UKF21).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the open competition procurement method. The successful bidder, BOWRING TRANSPORT LIMITED, managed to secure the contract under these competitive conditions, demonstrating that businesses with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying transport equipment can effectively compete. SMEs with expertise in electrical forklift solutions are particularly well-suited for such contracts, as Leicester City Council prioritised quality and price in their award criteria, with a 40% emphasis on quality and a 60% emphasis on price, affirming a balanced consideration for value and performance.

## Notice

Supply of 1x 2 tons Counterbalance electric forklift truck

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055850-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,975 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOWRING TRANSPORT LIMITED T/A B & B TRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055850-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 14:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014355-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055850-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014355-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cc61a66b-450b-f111-813c-005056b64545
  https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cc61a66b-450b-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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