Leicester City Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

PAN3528 - Supply of Electric Buses (x10)

Awarded 12 Jul 2026

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Awarded12 Jul 2026

Value£3,666,000.00

SupplierPELICAN ENGINEERING COMPANY (SALES) LIMITED

AgencyLeicester City Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Expires in 8mo12mo term, 31% elapsed

Awarded 12 July 2026Expires 11 July 2027

About

This procurement is for ten (10) electric buses.

This scheme seeks to convert the bus services from diesel to fully electric bus operation.

The main objective is to reduce air and noise pollution along the roads used by this bus network.

A secondary objective is the upgrade of the vehicle specification in relation to accessibility features - such as audio-visual announcements, hearing loops and additional wheelchair/buggy space.

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