Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Leicester City Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- Aebi Schmidt UK Ltd SME
- Value
- £375,332
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Sector
- Waste, cleaning & environmental · Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services (CPV 90000000)
- Region
- East Midlands
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date3 Sep 2026
- Published14 Oct 2026Published 41 days after the contract date
Description
This project involves the procurement and provision of four compact sweepers and two weed brush attachments to enhance street cleansing and environmental maintenance operations. The equipment will support the efficient removal of litter, debris, dirt, and unwanted vegetation from roads, footpaths, public spaces, and other hard-surfaced areas. The investment will improve service effectiveness, help maintain cleaner and safer public environments, reduce manual labour requirements, and contribute to achieving environmental and operational performance objectives.
About the supplier
Aebi Schmidt UK Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 00557725).