AwardedAwarded 23 July 2026
PAN3485 - Supply of Backhoe Loader (x3)
Leicester City Council · Local authority
In brief
Leicester City Council awarded this contract to Watling JCB Limited on 23 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £294,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 8 June 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Watling JCB Limited (SME) 1 bid received | £298,342 | Awarded 13 May 2026 23 July 2026 to 22 July 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 016303-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 023795-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 044772-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 070275-2026
About the buyer
Leicester City CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
362Awards
234Suppliers it has used most
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From notice 016303-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 February 2026, last updated 24 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.