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title: "277_28 Handling Equipment and Steel Shelving"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069391"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# 277_28 Handling Equipment and Steel Shelving

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069391

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has initiated a procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the supply of handling equipment and steel shelving, with a total estimated value of £9,000,000. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the contracting authority aiming to re-procure or undertake new procurement projects as stated in the pipeline notice dated 7 May 2026. The framework is intended for direct delivery to ESPO customers and distribution centres in Leicester, as well as potentially large steel shelving projects across the UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the 'Lifting and handling equipment and parts' industry. The expected contract period is from 1 March 2028 to 31 March 2030, with possible renewals extending until 29 February 2032. A future notice is scheduled for release on 3 September 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing handling equipment and steel shelving solutions, including ladders, trolleys, and shelving systems. The framework's suitability for SMEs presents an attractive proposition for smaller enterprises looking to expand their market reach by participating in public sector supply chains. Suppliers capable of designing, supplying, and installing large-scale steel shelving projects nationally will find particular growth opportunities within this framework agreement. Strategic engagement in this procurement activity can enable suppliers to secure advantageous positions within the public procurement market, solidifying long-term business growth potential.

## Notice

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/. ESPO is a trading department of Leicestershire County Council. It is a non-profit making body owned and operated jointly by six local authorities. We provide a catalogue range, providing our customers with access to over 28,000 products that cover all key areas of education and wider public sector requirements. This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework for the supply of handling equipment and steel shelving items for the ESPO catalogue, for direct delivery to ESPO customers and the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. The requirement includes but is not limited to; ladders, towers, platform steps, sack trucks, platform trucks, trolleys, barrier systems, and metal shelving. The framework also includes the provision for the design, supply and installation of large steel shelving projects nationally.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042017-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Sep 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| 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 | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042017-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042017-2026
  7th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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