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title: "PAN3574 - Procurement of Van Conversion Buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0698f1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# PAN3574 - Procurement of Van Conversion Buses

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0698f1

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PAN3574 - Procurement of Van Conversion Buses," which falls under the goods category, specifically buses and coaches (CPV code: 34121000). This initiative is based in Leicester, UK (region UKF21), and while it is a planned procurement, a tender opportunity has not yet been confirmed. As indicated by the planning stage tag, this is a pipeline notice rather than a call for competition and is intended to forecast potential procurement opportunities rather than confirm them. The anticipated contract period is from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2027. For those interested, a future notice may be published by 20th May 2026, detailing further steps.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in the manufacturing or conversion of vehicles, particularly SMEs given their suitability for the project as listed under the lot details. Businesses aiming to participate should monitor the developments closely and consider registering on the Central Digital Platform. The gross value of the anticipated project is £2,419,200, indicating a significant opportunity for firms with expertise in this sector. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality vehicles that meet specific requirements will find this contract especially attractive, providing a platform for growth and expansion within the public sector market.

## Notice

This is a requirement for Leicester City to procure Van Conversion Buses. Suppliers shall note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice and is not a call for competition. It is intended to provide the forecast of the impending procurement opportunity in line with Section 93 of the Procurement Act 2023, but may be amended after publication. There is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this notice and neither does it commit the Council to procuring any contract. However, should a tender opportunity materialise, further detailed notice(s) would be published in line with the Council's obligations. At this stage, no input is required from potential Suppliers, and no further details are available on this opportunity. Furthermore, in preparation for any imminent opportunities, Suppliers are encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service: https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044446-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,016,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 13:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044446-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044446-2026
  14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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