This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 13:49

Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 16:10

Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of cashless telephone parking services in Bristol, with a process currently at the tender stage. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and responses must be submitted via the ProContract system. The tender, carrying an estimated gross value of £12,000,000, is classified under parking services in the services category. Key dates include a submission deadline of 11th July 2026, an enquiry period closing on 3rd July 2026, and an award period set to conclude on 26th August 2026. The contract will run from 1st December 2026 for an initial period of five years, with potential extensions up to 2036.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital and cashless payment solutions, especially those with experience in managing urban parking services. The tender is both above-threshold and covered by GPA, making it a substantial opportunity for eligible SMEs. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions with a strong emphasis on quality and social value would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on enhancing efficiency and user convenience in urban transport infrastructure, successful participation could strengthen the market position of firms in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cashless (Telphone) Parking

Notice Description

Provision of cashless telephone parking for the City of Bristol.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Contract is to be awarded based on indicative quantities using historical and anticipated demand for service. The council is unable to make any commitment to the levels stated within the ITT. As quantities may vary the contract is to be awarded at a value up to PS5m for the initial period to account for this unknown element. The Fees shall remain fixed for the Initial Term, however should the contract be extended the Supplier may increase the Fees in accordance with the contract terms.

Renewal: Contract may be extended up to a period of 5 years consisting of 2 x 2 year extensions followed by a 1 year extension.

Planning Information

Bristol City Council wishes to invite contractors to a virtual supplier's information event on Monday 11th May 2026 from 1.30-2.30pm. We recommend this event is attended by any prospective bidder. The purpose of the event is to engage with the market in advance of issuing a formal ITT's by providing early information and background to our requirements and gain an understanding of the market capacity / capability to deliver the scope. We intend to discuss the scope of the procurement as well as providing an overview of the procurement and contracting approach. Time will be allotted for questions and answers and depending on questions asked we may follow individually with contractors. Please register to attend this information session by emailing: penny.sharp@bristol.gov.uk The event will take place via MS Teams with a link being sent further registration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051461-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
18 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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