Award

Pay and Display Machines for Market Way Car Park

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of Pay and Display machines for the Market Way Car Park. The procurement resulted in a contract being awarded to FLOWBIRD SMART CITY UK LIMITED, a UK-based small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 1st March 2025. The contract, valued at £124,000 excluding VAT, involves delivering 8 solar-powered and 2 mains-powered machines, featuring both coin and card payment terminals. The procurement method used was “limited,” classified as below threshold, with a competitive aspect. The contract period spans from 13th August 2025 to 15th May 2028, and the delivered goods fall into the main category of control, safety, or signalling equipment, specifically for parking facilities, under CPV code 34996300.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in parking solutions, safety, or signalling technology. The emphasis on sustainable energy solutions, such as solar power, provides a competitive edge for companies developing or marketing eco-friendly technologies. Businesses capable of offering innovative, energy-efficient payment systems for parking facilities would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities issued by public authorities like sub-central governmental bodies. Engaging in such a contract can help firms enhance their portfolio and reputation within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Pay and Display Machines for Market Way Car Park

Notice Description

This procurement resulted in the award of a contract to supply 8 solar powered and 2 mains powered Pay and Display machines with coin and card payment terminals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048325-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 15 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOWBIRD SMART CITY

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