Tender

Installation of Pay and Display Machines and Any Associated Groundworks

COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Cotswold District Council is undertaking a tender process for the installation of new pay and display machines across its district, specifically targeting off-street car parks equipped with 31 Metric pay and display units. This procurement falls under the "Parking meters" and "Installation services of parking meter equipment" categories, with maintenance services also included. The council, identified as a public authority - sub-central government entity, seeks to update these machines to incorporate contactless payment methods, with options for mains or alternative power sources. The current procurement stage is "Tender," and the crucial date for submissions is 20th March 2026, with enquiries concluding on 6th March 2026. This opportunity is open to interested parties via an open procurement method, reflecting an above-threshold services category.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in parking solutions, installation services, and machine maintenance. Companies equipped to manage electronic payment systems and provide comprehensive maintenance packages will find this procurement particularly relevant. Additionally, entities capable of offering innovative power solutions or eco-friendly alternatives will be well-positioned to compete, given the council's interest in exploring diverse power options. With a substantial contract value estimated at £290,000, this tender represents a lucrative opportunity for established businesses in the parking industry to expand their market presence in the Cirencester area and potentially influence public infrastructure advancements through technological enhancements.

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Notice Title

Installation of Pay and Display Machines and Any Associated Groundworks

Notice Description

Cotswold District Council is looking to replace the current pay and display machines as they are nearing end of life. There are 15 , off-street car parks across the district with 31 Metric pay and display machines. This tender is for the purchase of 31 new machines with contactless as the only permitted payment method. There is no requirement to record vehicle registration numbers. All machines are currently mains powered however the Authority would like to consider the option of moving to alternative power supplies, therefore the requirement is split in to two types of machines. Mains powered machines Alternative powered Machines However, the Authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of Mains powered machines only Alternative powered Machines only Mixture of the above. Please note that this is at the sole discretion of the Authority. (Maintenance Options) Each of the 31 machines, regardless of type, will require a full maintenance provision. The maintenance element of this ITT is divided into three LOTS. Please see section 5 for further details. All Tenderer's must submit maintenance pricing for each of the three defined LOTS. Each LOT will be evaluated separately in accordance with the Assessment Criteria set out in Part A - Section 3, point 2 and on the basis of Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). The Authority intends to award the same, i.e. one maintenance option for all 31 machines and the preferred maintenance option is at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance Option 1 - 24 hour response time, Monday-Friday (excluding public and bank holidays), servicing including parts and labour on a quarterly basis

Renewal: a 4 year contract with the provision to extend for a further year.

Lot 2

Maintenance Option 1 - 48 hour response time, Monday-Friday (excluding public and bank holidays), servicing including parts and labour on a quarterly basis

Renewal: a 4 year contract with the provision to extend for a further year.

Lot 3

Maintenance Option 1 - 72 hour response time, Monday-Friday (excluding public and bank holidays), servicing including parts and labour on a quarterly basis

Renewal: a 4 year contract with the provision to extend for a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06571c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014792-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

38730000 - Parking meters

51214000 - Installation services of parking meter equipment

63712400 - Parking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CIRENCESTER
Postcode
GL7 1PX
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Watermoor
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

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