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Automatic Numberplate Recognition (ANPR) system at Elwick Place Car Park

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2026 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Automatic Numberplate Recognition (ANPR) system at Elwick Place Car Park" by Ashford Borough Council has reached the award stage. The procurement, valued at £69,987.67, falls under the industry category "Car park control equipment" with a classification (CPV) code of 34926000. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2031, with the award having been made on 25th July 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of automatic number plate recognition systems, especially those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The procurement seeks specialised services for car park control equipment, thereby providing an ideal opportunity for tech firms in the parking technology sector to expand their business. The awarded supplier is HUB Parking Technology, a division of FAAC UK Ltd, indicating that businesses with expertise in innovative parking solutions and a track record in municipal contracts are well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automatic Numberplate Recognition (ANPR) system at Elwick Place Car Park

Notice Description

Call off contract via ESPO framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11fc235-465d-4d7e-ba23-654ea48bf95a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£69,987 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,987 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUB PARKING TECHNOLOGY A BUSINESS UNIT OF FAAC

Further Information

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