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SLA for on and off street pay and display machines for 2026

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed the procurement process for a Service Level Agreement concerning the maintenance and operation of pay and display machines for 2026. This contract, titled "SLA for on and off street pay and display machines for 2026," falls under the car park management services industry category and is classified as a public authority procurement with a sub-central government category. Located in Plymouth, United Kingdom, the agreement covers a Silver Package for 76 IPS Parking Terminals, including preventative maintenance visits and a commitment to service calls within 16 working hours. The procurement stage has reached the award process, with the contract active from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, signed on 22 December 2025. The procurement method used was direct, with a below-threshold contract awarded without competition, highlighting key details pertinent to the involved parties. The total contract value amounts to £32,282, with a gross amount of £38,738.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in car park management services to expand their footprint in the UK regions, such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Considering the contract's scope and required service level agreement, businesses experienced in offering comprehensive maintenance packages and rapid response to service calls are particularly suited for competing in similar tenders. The contract awarded to INTERNATIONAL PARKING SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED demonstrates the competitive advantages of having the capability to manage parking terminals efficiently, thereby offering room for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise to grow their business by securing similar opportunities in future procurements.

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Notice Title

SLA for on and off street pay and display machines for 2026

Notice Description

Procurement Reference - 28315 - Service Level Agreement (SLA) Silver Package for 2026 - to cover 76 IPS Parking Terminals; - Includes all parts and labour for faults arising during normal use of the Equipment or through fair wear and tear. - One Preventative Maintenance visit per annum. - Response to service calls within 16 working hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016949-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,282 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL PARKING SYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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