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Published 7 Oct 2025, 07:47 BST

Official UK procurement notice

PAN3428 - Supply of Precast Concrete (PCC) Products

Official notice

Authority: Leicester City Council (Local council)

2 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£250,000total for 2 lots · £300,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 5 Nov 2025awarded 11 Dec 2025
Awarded to Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited2 awards
Contract term 2 yrsends 4 Jan 2028 · up to 4 Jan 2030 with extensions · starts 5 Jan 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Council would like to invite Suppliers to submit a Tender for selection of Supplier(s) to supply precast concrete (PCC) products for highway maintenance and improvement schemes (the Goods) on a non-exclusive basis. The Contract is split into lots as detailed below

  • Lot 1 - Kerbs and Slabs
  • Lot 2 - Block Paving Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots. Tenderers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Tenderers, the Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Tenderers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on, or copy and paste, the following link: www.gov.uk/government/collectio… ↗.

Please note, the authority are no longer seeking tenders for this opportunity.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 4 Jan 2030, 23:59 GMT.
  • No preliminary market engagement: A Preliminary Market Engagement was not undertaken for this requirement. The Authority has not sought input from previous or potential suppliers in the drafting of the tender documentation either. Nor has the authority informed previous or potential suppliers of the tender opportunity. The requirement is relatively straightforward and there is an established market for these types of goods. As such, preliminary market engagement was not required.

CPV: Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£250,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Kerbs and SlabsAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£187,000

Lot 1 will be used for the supply of pre-cast concrete kerbs and slabs including, but not limited to:

  • Radius Kerbs
  • Slabs and Tactiles
  • Straight Kerbs and Corners
  • Edging, Channels, Bus Stop Kerbs
Contract period: 5 Jan 2026 – 4 Jan 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 4 Jan 2030 with extensionsValue: £187,000 exc. VAT · £224,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The total possible contract duration is four (4) years, which consists of an initial term of two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    A draft of the Contract and associated schedules is included in Appendix D. Suppliers should note that there will be no negotiations permitted on the Contract terms (Appendix D) prior to or after the Tender submission deadline date. Suppliers are deemed to accept the Contract terms as set out in this document and the Council reserves the right to reject a Tender which seeks to vary or qualify the terms of the Contract (in a manner not permitted in this document).

    The Council will use the information given on the CDP to assess the financial position of the Supplier to ensure they have the resources and stability to deliver the Services over the duration of the Contract. Where appropriate the Council will conduct a full financial evaluation of the organisation. Where this is not possible or where the initial outcome suggests the Supplier may not have the required financial resources or stability, the Council will give the Supplier the opportunity to respond to the Council’s concerns before reaching its final conclusion. This will consider the value of the Contract.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers MUST ensure they have fully read and understood the Council’s statement of requirements documented in Appendix B in full to satisfy themselves they can comply with the requirements documented before completion, noting that should you not comply you will have the opportunity in this section to document where you do not comply for consideration by the Council.

    Suppliers must answer all statements in Section B Part A document, in full.

    Responses to Functional Compliance & Method Statements will only be assessed on the basis of the statement for which the response is provided. Evaluators will not cross reference information from answers to other questions, regardless of its relevance or quality.

    Failure to respond to any question in this section will result in the Supplier receiving either a fail or a zero score for that question dependant on the criteria set out.

Lot #2Block PavingAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£63,000

Lot 2 will be used for the supply of pre cast concrete block paving including, but not limited to:

  • Grey block paving
  • Charcoal block paving
Contract period: 5 Jan 2026 – 4 Jan 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 4 Jan 2030 with extensionsValue: £63,000 exc. VAT · £75,600 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The total possible contract duration is four (4) years, which consists of an initial term of two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    A draft of the Contract and associated schedules is included in Appendix D. Suppliers should note that there will be no negotiations permitted on the Contract terms (Appendix D) prior to or after the Tender submission deadline date. Suppliers are deemed to accept the Contract terms as set out in this document and the Council reserves the right to reject a Tender which seeks to vary or qualify the terms of the Contract (in a manner not permitted in this document).

    The Council will use the information given on the CDP to assess the financial position of the Supplier to ensure they have the resources and stability to deliver the Services over the duration of the Contract. Where appropriate the Council will conduct a full financial evaluation of the organisation. Where this is not possible or where the initial outcome suggests the Supplier may not have the required financial resources or stability, the Council will give the Supplier the opportunity to respond to the Council’s concerns before reaching its final conclusion. This will consider the value of the Contract.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers MUST ensure they have fully read and understood the Council’s statement of requirements documented in Appendix B in full to satisfy themselves they can comply with the requirements documented before completion, noting that should you not comply you will have the opportunity in this section to document where you do not comply for consideration by the Council.

    Suppliers must answer all statements in Section B Part A document, in full.

    Responses to Functional Compliance & Method Statements will only be assessed on the basis of the statement for which the response is provided. Evaluators will not cross reference information from answers to other questions, regardless of its relevance or quality.

    Failure to respond to any question in this section will result in the Supplier receiving either a fail or a zero score for that question dependant on the criteria set out.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: The quality element will account for 30% of the overall score and will consist of a series of compliance statements and method statement questions.
  • Price: Suppliers are required to provide pricing in the Pricing Schedule located in Annex A and return with their submission. Suppliers are reminded that price is worth 70% of the overall marks available.
Lot distribution rule: The Contract is split into lots as detailed below • Lot 1 – Kerbs and Slabs • Lot 2 – Block Paving Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots.
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    A draft of the Contract and associated schedules is included in Appendix D. Suppliers should note that there will be no negotiations permitted on the Contract terms (Appendix D) prior to or after the Tender submission deadline date. Suppliers are deemed to accept the Contract terms as set out in this document and the Council reserves the right to reject a Tender which seeks to vary or qualify the terms of the Contract (in a manner not permitted in this document).

    The Council will use the information given on the CDP to assess the financial position of the Supplier to ensure they have the resources and stability to deliver the Services over the duration of the Contract. Where appropriate the Council will conduct a full financial evaluation of the organisation. Where this is not possible or where the initial outcome suggests the Supplier may not have the required financial resources or stability, the Council will give the Supplier the opportunity to respond to the Council’s concerns before reaching its final conclusion. This will consider the value of the Contract.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers MUST ensure they have fully read and understood the Council’s statement of requirements documented in Appendix B in full to satisfy themselves they can comply with the requirements documented before completion, noting that should you not comply you will have the opportunity in this section to document where you do not comply for consideration by the Council.

    Suppliers must answer all statements in Section B Part A document, in full.

    Responses to Functional Compliance & Method Statements will only be assessed on the basis of the statement for which the response is provided. Evaluators will not cross reference information from answers to other questions, regardless of its relevance or quality.

    Failure to respond to any question in this section will result in the Supplier receiving either a fail or a zero score for that question dependant on the criteria set out.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 4 Jan 2030
First published
7 Oct 2025, 07:47 BST
Last source update
11 Dec 2025, 14:39 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 1 Dec 2025
Authority reference
PAN3428
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-062667
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF21)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a914 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Please refer to clause 13. Price and Payment in Appendix D - The Contract terms

Review and risk notes
Risks

Please refer to Appendix D - The Contract terms and Appendix C - The Council KPIs.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
5 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
20 Oct 2025, 16:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

To tender: (a) Go directly to procontract.due-north.com/Advert ↗ (b) Register (c) Express an interest (d) Download the tender from the website. Alternatively, (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org ↗, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 'PAN3428' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Timeline

7 Oct 2025 → 5 Jan 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published386 days ago
    7 Oct 2025, 07:47 BST
  2. Clarification questions by373 days ago
    20 Oct 2025, 16:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline357 days ago
    5 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
  4. Award decision expected by330 days ago
    1 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  5. Assessment summaries sent321 days ago
    11 Dec 2025
  6. Latest notice published321 days ago
    11 Dec 2025, 14:39 GMT
  7. Standstill ends309 days ago
    22 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  8. Contract starts296 days ago
    5 Jan 2026

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Oct 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    7 Oct 2025, 07:47 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    11 Dec 2025, 14:39 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    11 Dec 2025, 14:39 GMT
  4. Contract signature expected
    23 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 2
Awarded value £291,8862 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 4
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Kerbs and Slabs1 award
Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited1 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2028 · up to 31 Jan 2030Extensions: 2 year extension option.£242,66611 Dec 2025standstill to 22 Dec 2025Standstill
Lot 2 · Block Paving1 award
Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited1 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2028 · up to 31 Jan 2030Extensions: 2 years extension option£49,22011 Dec 2025Awarded

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Kerbs and Slabs2final-stage tenders · 3 at stage one00—
2 · Block Paving2final-stage tenders00—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Leicester City Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PXRT-5737-VBQD 115 Charles Street, Leicester, East Midlands, LE1 1FZContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • TRAVIS PERKINS TRADING COMPANY LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 00733503GB-PPON: PMBL-3298-JPXY RyeHill House House, RyeHill Close,, Lodge Way Industrial Estate, East Midlands, NN5 7UAContact email

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsTo tender: (a) Go directly to https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9b3cdf5c-38a0-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 , (b) Register (c) Express an interest (d) Download the tender from the website. Alternatively, (a) Go to www.eastmidstender…
  • Technical specifications tenderTechnical specificationsTo tender: (a) Go directly to https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9b3cdf5c-38a0-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 (b) Register (c) Express an interest (d) Download the tender from the website. Alternatively, (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.…

Notices published for this procedure

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