---
title: "Supply and Maintenance of GAPO Skip Mover"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e90"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Supply and Maintenance of GAPO Skip Mover

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e90

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the supply and maintenance of GAPO Skip Movers, including one GAPO GA16 machine and the ongoing servicing, repair, and maintenance of their existing fleet. The procurement, which falls under the services and goods categories within the lifting and handling equipment industry, was a direct award to Ladybird Cranes Limited due to their exclusive rights to supply GAPO machines in the UK. Key locations involved are Leicester and Redditch, UK. The contract commenced on 25th May 2026 and will remain active until 30th June 2031, with a gross value of £349,320. The procurement method employed was direct, justified by the sole supplier's intellectual property rights.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in lifting and handling equipment, as well as maintenance and repair services. Given the exclusive supplier rights held by Ladybird Cranes Limited, businesses with expertise in specialised machinery servicing might find similar niche markets promising. SMEs operating in the region may explore collaborative opportunities or consider aligning with supply chains focused on machinery maintenance, thereby enhancing business growth and market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Purchase of 1 x GAPO GA16 machine and the ongoing servicing, repair and maintenance of this machine and the Councils existing fleet (4) of GAPO GA16 equipment.

### Procurement Information

Ladybird Cranes Ltd have exclusive rights to supply GAPO machines in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050164-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £291,100 |
| Contracts value | £291,100 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LADYBIRD CRANES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 10:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050164-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018058-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 15:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018026-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050164-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018058-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018026-2026
  27th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ladybirdcranehire.co.uk
- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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