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03 Jul 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone & Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of new pay and display machines to support the extension of Controlled Parking Zone H in Folkestone, with the contract being awarded to Flowbird Smart City UK Limited. The procurement is categorized under the Parking Meters industry and encompasses installation services. This activity aligns with the ESPO Parking Management Solutions Framework 509_23 through a call-off from the framework agreement, classified as a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period set from 3rd July 2026 to 31st August 2026. The location of this project is the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a focus on delivering goods valued at £16,802. The tender process ended on 11th May 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and installation of parking meter equipment, particularly those experienced in working within public contracts and framework agreements. SMEs, due to their suitability for this type of goods-focused project, are particularly encouraged to engage in such tenders to leverage growth potential by expanding their service offerings and building key partnerships with local councils. For businesses in traffic management solutions, this project highlights the importance of strategic involvement in public sector tenders, enabling market presence and subsequent business scalability through satisfied public service enhancements.

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Notice Title

Pay & Display Machines for Extension of Zone H

Notice Description

a direct award via Lot 1 (Pay and Display Parking Solutions) of the ESPO Parking Management Solutions Framework 509_23. Purchase of for new pay and display parking machines to accompany extension of on-street parking Controlled Parking Zone H in Folkestone. End date as estimated date of delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-022abc4c-b470-437e-93bf-3cb331f49e52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b83345f-ad4e-4704-b004-62ad1987170e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38730000 - Parking meters

51214000 - Installation services of parking meter equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,802 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,802 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOWBIRD SMART CITY

Further Information

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