---
title: "PAN3485 - Supply of Backhoe Loader (x3)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065aa7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# PAN3485 - Supply of Backhoe Loader (x3)

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065aa7

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## Summary

Leicester City Council initiated an open procurement process for the "PAN3485 - Supply of Backhoe Loader (x3)," focused on replacing backhoe loaders used by its Bereavement Services and Highways teams. The procurement falls under the "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" industry category, with a location specified in Leicester (UKF21). The process commenced with planning in February 2026, followed by a tender phase in March 2026, and concluded with an award decision in May 2026. The contract, valued at £298,342 net, was awarded to Watling JCB Limited. The award was published on 15 May 2026, with a contract period from 29 June 2026 to 28 June 2027. 

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of heavy machinery, particularly those supplying transport equipment, to engage with the public sector. The requirement for backhoe loaders is suited for suppliers capable of offering durable, reliable machinery that meets specific operational needs of local government services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with robust supply chains and competitive pricing strategies in the transportation equipment sector could particularly benefit from such tenders, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Watling JCB Limited.

## Notice

To replace 3 backhoe loaders that are used by Bereavement Services (x1) and Highways (x2). The former has been VOR for over 12-months whilst a route to market was being considered. The vehicle has been classed as beyond economical repair was over 17 years old. The latter two vehicles have now reached replacement age and starting to become unreliable.

### Planning Information

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding the Supply of 3Nos. Backhoe Loaders Vehicles. This project is to replace three existing vehicles currently used by the Bereavement Services and Highways Teams of the Council with vehicles more specific to the needs of the service. Both vehicles have now reached / will have exceeded the scheduled replacement date by the time of vehicle delivery.
The proposed contract will be for a duration of 12 months.
At this stage, it is a Pre-Market Engagement only and Not A CALL FOR COMPETITION.
Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire can be accessed in the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/3Fhfu5BgK8

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044772-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £294,000 |
| Lots value | £294,000 |
| Awards value | £298,342 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATLING JCB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 08:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044772-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 08:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023795-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 08:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016303-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044772-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023795-2026
  17th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016303-2026
  24th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=797d44e4-1a1e-f111-813c-005056b64545
  https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=797d44e4-1a1e-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/3Fhfu5BgK8
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

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