Award

Contract for pay and display machines

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 11:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Dec 2025 at 10:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Nov 2025 at 09:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for pay and display machines", aimed at enhancing parking facilities in their car parks through the installation of card and cash payment machines. The process pertains to the goods category and was executed using the direct procurement method, classified below threshold and without competition. The contract commenced on the 1st of January 2026 and is set to complete by the 1st of March 2026, with a gross value of £208,320 (£173,600 net). The council, based in Bury St Edmunds, falls under the public authority sub-central government classification, and the procurement was finalised on the 16th of December 2025, marking the contract award to FLOWBIRD SMART CITY UK LIMITED, the supplier based in Poole.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in public infrastructure and technological solutions for public services, particularly those providing parking meters. Companies like FLOWBIRD SMART CITY UK LIMITED, known for its expertise in smart city solutions, could leverage such contracts to expand their footprint in the UK public sector. SMEs involved in the supply of parking solutions are especially well-suited for similar opportunities, offering potential business growth by contributing innovative solutions to improve public amenities. The tender demonstrates how fulfilling specific local government needs can open avenues for sustained business relationships and growth within the public sector market in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for pay and display machines

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase and installation of pay and display machines to allow customers to make card and cash payments in West Suffolk Council car parks and on street paid parking places.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083252-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38730000 - Parking meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£173,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOWBIRD SMART CITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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