---
title: "PAN3563 - Supply of 2.5t Counterbalance Forklift Truck with Block Grab"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d798"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# PAN3563 - Supply of 2.5t Counterbalance Forklift Truck with Block Grab

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d798

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is currently seeking bids for the purchase of a 2.5t Counterbalance Forklift Truck equipped with a block grab, as per tender ID PAN3563. The procurement process is conducted under the open competition method, specifically aimed at acquiring goods. The forklift is intended to support the Highways team by facilitating loading and unloading of materials required for highway infrastructure repairs around Leicester and surrounding areas. The budget for this procurement is set at £36,000 gross, and interested parties must submit their tenders by 24th August 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 26th October 2026 and has a potential extension for six months. The industry category for this tender falls under 'Forklift trucks' according to the CPV classification.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying forklift trucks, particularly those with expertise in heavy-duty equipment required for municipal infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is both equitable and suitable for them. The opportunity to secure a contract with a public authority like Leicester City Council can significantly boost a company’s profile and business prospects, providing a stable source of revenue and the potential for future collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

This project is to replace 1 existing hire vehicle currently used by Highways team with a new vehicle more specific to the needs of the service. This will also remove the reliance on the rental of a forklift truck for Housing Stores. The Highways team require the use of a 2.5t Counterbalance forklift truck equipped with a block grab attachment to unload / load deliveries of materials required for repairs to the Highway infrastructure in the city and surrounding areas. Highways receive large volumes of materials from suppliers, materials within these deliveries can weigh up to 2 ton, hence the need for a forklift truck with capabilities to unload these materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072183-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42415110 - Forklift trucks

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072183-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072183-2026
  30th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8094fcdf-f68b-f111-813c-005056b64545
  https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8094fcdf-f68b-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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