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The Purchase of Pay and Display Machines

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "The Purchase of Pay and Display Machines" was managed by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. The contracting process took place within the Goods category, specifically related to parking meters, and was conducted under a direct award framework. The value of the contract is £122,800 and the procurement falls under the Crown Commercial Services' Transport Technology and Associated Services RM 6099. The machines will be deployed in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract beginning on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2028. The award was made on the 1st October 2025 to Flowbird Smart City UK Ltd.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in parking management solutions, particularly those experienced in the supply and installation of parking meters. Although the contract has been awarded, businesses looking to compete in similar sectors should consider positioning themselves for future opportunities by engaging with public procurement frameworks like the one utilised here. In this instance, the opportunity was suited for larger scale businesses as indicated by the award recipient, Flowbird Smart City UK Ltd., providing valuable insights into the competitive landscape for future tender processes.

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Notice Title

The Purchase of Pay and Display Machines

Notice Description

This contract was procured via the following framework agreement - Crown Commercial Services - Transport Technology and Associated Services RM 6099. The Purchase of Pay and Display Machines - a) Provision of 50 X black Strada Evolution Generation 3 pay and display terminals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2011f47f-5a91-47fc-944d-db1655fd1c2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38730000 - Parking meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 5UH
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Bolton and Undercliffe
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOWBIRD SMART CITY

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