Planning

AI littering Sensor

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 11:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "AI Littering Sensor". The council is seeking innovative solutions within the surveillance and security systems and software package sectors to address roadside littering from moving vehicles. This initiative involves acquiring AI-powered, solar-enabled smart camera systems that can detect littering, identify vehicle licence plates, and transmit evidence securely for enforcement. The contract period is planned to start on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2030. Located in the UK region of West Midlands, the opportunity is currently in the planning stage with upcoming key dates, including a pre-market engagement scheduled by December 15, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialised in surveillance systems, security devices, and information software systems will find this tender especially relevant. By participating, companies can showcase their expertise in deploying technology solutions that enhance public safety and address environmental crime, potentially leading to expansive projects in smart city technology implementations. Engaging in this procurement process could offer firms the chance to establish long-term relationships with the council, facilitating further collaborations and innovations in public sector technology services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI littering Sensor

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council is exploring innovative solutions to combat roadside littering from moving vehicles. The project involves procuring AI-powered, solar-enabled smart camera systems capable of detecting littering incidents, identifying vehicle license plates, and transmitting evidence securely for enforcement. This initiative aims to reduce environmental crime, minimize costly road closures, and enhance public safety by deploying technology along key arterial routes.

Planning Information

Pre market engagement published via the ProActis Portal, this can be found on the following link: www.wolverhamptontenders.com. Suppliers who would like to participate should complete the questionnaire found within the relevant link and upload as a response to the question found within the "Market Warming" section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e828
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076790-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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