Planning

CCTV (Re-deployable & Vehicle-mounted)

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 14:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process concerning the provision of CCTV services, specifically focusing on re-deployable and vehicle-mounted solutions. This opportunity falls under the services category and relates to parking services within the Southend-on-Sea region, classified as UKH31. The procurement process currently involves preliminary market engagement with a planned virtual engagement meeting to be held on 18th December 2025. The main procurement method is planned as a competitive tender, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030. Interested parties should be ready for a future notice due by 9th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative CCTV and mobile enforcement solutions, particularly those with the capability to comply with Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) standards. With the Council's emphasis on secure and adaptable solutions, firms equipped with technologically advanced systems will find this project conducive to business growth. The procurement is designed with SME suitability in mind, suggesting smaller enterprises with niche expertise in parking management technology may have a competitive edge in competing for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCTV (Re-deployable & Vehicle-mounted)

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council ("the Council") is responsible for managing parking enforcement, paid for parking schemes and parking permit administration and to ensure the efficient regulation of parking within its jurisdiction. The Market Engagement will focus on two areas 1. Re-deployable CCTV The Council expects the Supplier to demonstrate expertise in delivering secure, innovative, and reliable CCTV enforcement solutions adaptable to technological advancements. All equipment, software, and services must comply with relevant Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) approvals, including submission of a Technical Construction File (TCF) where applicable. Only certified and approved devices must be used under this contract and the Supplier must ensure continued compliance where legislation, device standards or statutory guidance change during the contract term. 2. Mobile CCTV The Council requires the Supplier to demonstrate expertise in delivering secure, innovative, and reliable mobile enforcement solutions, adaptable to technological advancements. All vehicles, equipment, software, and services must comply with relevant Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) approvals, including submission of a Technical Construction File (TCF) where applicable. Only certified and approved devices must be used under this contract with particular reference to ANPR vehicle mounted enforcement camera hardware and software that meets evidential standards for PCN issuance.

Planning Information

The meeting will be held on Teams on the 18 December 2025 11:00 - 12:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082027-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712400 - Parking services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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