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Tender for the Upgrade and Maintenance of Parking Meters in Dundee City

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 09:35

Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for upgrading and maintaining parking meters in Dundee City. The contract, identified by the code DCC/CD/173/24, was awarded under an open procedure, following the rules of the General Procurement Agreement (GPA), with IPS Group UK becoming the service supplier. The procurement focused on installation services for parking meter equipment, categorised under CPV code 51214000, and is set in the region of Dundee, UKM71. The total contract value stands at £374,500, signed on 27th June 2025. Originally initiated on 2nd April 2025, the tender process has allowed for electronic submissions and included specific quality and price criteria, reflecting a comprehensive framework for assessing potential suppliers.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises capable of delivering installation and maintenance services for parking meter equipment. Suitably qualified SMEs, certified by organisations like SELECT for electrical work, could see advancements by engaging in similar future tenders. There is also emphasis on community benefits, encouraging suppliers to contribute to local community developments, which could enhance the business's reputation and align with Dundee City Council's broader social value objectives. With the option for future extensions for delivery, businesses focusing on sustainability and community integration would find such tenders particularly appealing, given the Council's commitment to incorporating these aspects into their procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Upgrade and Maintenance of Parking Meters in Dundee City

Notice Description

TENDER FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING METERS IN DUNDEE CITY

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender for the Upgrade and Maintenance of Parking Meters

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 year period

Renewal: optional extension of 1 + 1 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038480-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51214000 - Installation services of parking meter equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£374,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Petrie
Contact Email
claire.petrie@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382434000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPS GROUP

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