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Installation of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and barrier system at Sandgate Road car park

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2025 at 12:19

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03 Aug 2022 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for the installation of an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and barrier system at Sandgate Road car park in Folkestone, Kent CT20 2EE. The project, classified under "Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities," falls within the "works" category and is valued at £80,000 GBP. The procurement was conducted via a direct award through the ESPO framework agreement (reference ESPO FW509). The award was made on 14th July 2022 and the contract period runs from 1st October 2022 to 31st March 2026, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in parking facility equipment and services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project involves a 12-month trial which, if successful, could lead to further upgrades in the district, presenting ongoing business prospects. Flowbird Smart City UK Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating that similar sized companies with expertise in this sector are well-suited to compete for such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and barrier system at Sandgate Road car park

Notice Description

Folkestone & Hythe District Council ("The Council") wishes to install an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and barrier system at Sandgate Road car park, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2EE.\r The council will embark on a 12 months trial, which if successful will lead to a roll out of an ANPR upgrade to other feasible car parks.\r Award via ESPO framework agreement (reference ESPO FW509).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5760e685-b645-4d8f-adf8-2b4acaae6a58
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities

45213312 - Car park building construction work

98351100 - Car park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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 UK LIMITED (FORMERLY PARKEON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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