Tender

Car Parking Management

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 10:26

PlanningUpdate

08 Jan 2026 at 11:39

Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is seeking a provider for car parking management services under a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement process aims to support the university's Travel, Transport and Parking Services by incorporating Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and foot patrols to ensure compliance across campus car parks. Located in Cardiff, the initiative falls under the services category, with the tender stage currently active. Interested suppliers must note key dates: the expression of interest deadline is 3rd March 2026, and the enquiry period ends on 20th February 2026. The contract covers services valued at £2,880,000, with conditions specified that only the top five ranked bidders proceed to the next evaluation stage. Completion of contract tasks is expected to commence on 1st August 2026, with the award period concluding on 21st May 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, especially for businesses with expertise in integrated parking solutions. Companies with a focus on innovation, capable of enhancing service delivery, will be highly favoured, with Cardiff University requiring improvements and innovations. Furthermore, this procurement favours organisations that can provide bilingual services (in Welsh and English) and have a strong track record in managing ANPR systems and permit management. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, with selection criteria encompassing economic and technical capabilities. This project, therefore, opens pathways for businesses specialising in sophisticated parking systems to secure a long-term contract, yielding continued collaboration opportunities in the future with extension options available.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Car Parking Management

Notice Description

A new car park management provider is required to support Travel, Transport and Parking Services to manage the university car parks. This management needs to include the use of ANPR and foot patrol officers to manage the compliance of parking at the university. The new provider will be required to use existing signage and ANPR cameras that are owned by the university although it is acknowledged that the signage will need to be updated. A permit management system to manage parking for university staff, students, contractors and visitors is required. All customer facing services (including signage) where possible needs to be provided in both Welsh and English. The Procurement will include the need for Innovation and require bidders to set out their approaches for any improvements in conjunction with the University.

Planning Information

The Pre-market engagement event will be held on 22nd January 2026 at 2pm via Teams Suppliers interested in attending the pre-market engagement event must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system. Places are limited to 2 people per supplier. Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is 12 Noon, 21st January 2026 – Teams invitations will be issued once this deadline has passed. The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. All presentation documentation, questions and answers will be published against the opportunity on the Portal following the engagement meetings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060116
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010319-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98351000 - Car park management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-02-04

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Julie Price
Contact Email
pricejk@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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