Planning

Parking Meters, Back-Office System and Payment App

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

14 May 2026 at 08:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 May 2026 at 12:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the renewal of its parking infrastructure, including parking meters, a back-office system, and a payment app. The procurement process has a total estimated value of £360,000 and is classified under the goods category with additional services offered. The procurement is aimed at identifying a single supplier capable of delivering all these components within the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom. Market engagement events are scheduled to occur from 1st June to 10th June 2026, providing prospective suppliers an opportunity to present their solutions through scheduled sessions. The official contract period is expected to commence on 30th September 2026 and continue through to 29th September 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in parking solutions, particularly those with comprehensive service offerings including hardware, software, and support services. It is well-suited for vendors who can deliver an integrated system, enhancing the operational efficiency of urban parking management. Such a contract could provide long-term stability and potential for growth within the public sector, tapping into sub-central government opportunities. Companies focusing on smart city technologies, parking automation, and enforcement services might find this tender particularly aligned with their business growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parking Meters, Back-Office System and Payment App

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) is in the process of renewing its Contract for their parking meters, Back-office system and parking payment app. The Council will be looking for a single suppler who can supply the meters, payment app and back-office system as a single contract. The opportunity can be found via the link https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/62bdf36b-0536-4561-bfed-5405103f2b5f

Planning Information

Gateshead Council will be conducting Market Engagement consisting of a Market Engagement Questionnaire and face-to-face live events to give suppliers the opportunity to showcase their equipment, back-office system and payment app. These events will start on Monday 1st June 2026 and will carry on until Wednesday 10th June 2026. Each day will be split into 2 x 2.5hour sessions, one AM and one PM.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044207-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

38730000 - Parking meters

63712400 - Parking services

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2031 Over 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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