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CAR PARKING PAYMENT INFRASTRUCTURE

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Car Parking Payment Infrastructure" was carried out by North Northamptonshire Council, located in Kettering, England. This contract, classified under the Car Park Control Equipment category, involves the purchase and installation of car parking payment infrastructure. The process was conducted through an open procedure (below threshold), suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, with a total value of £39,000. The tender stage concluded on 31 October 2025, and the contract was subsequently awarded to FLOWBIRD SMART CITY LTD, with the award published on 16 January 2026. The contract period spans from 16 January 2026 to 31 August 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in parking system installations and those capable of supporting infrastructure projects. With its open procurement method, this tender was particularly accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises, encouraging wider participation from businesses eager to collaborate with public organisations. Companies specialising in technological solutions and equipment for parking systems, and possessing the capability to deliver such infrastructure, would find this contract especially beneficial.

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Notice Title

CAR PARKING PAYMENT INFRASTRUCTURE

Notice Description

Purchase and install of car parking payment infrastructure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35830a78-0220-4467-acc2-edeac81346bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b284c879-78ca-4892-83fd-4e666c67b06b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34926000 - Car park control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOWBIRD SMART CITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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