Planning

Parking Equipment replacement program

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 14:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is planning to initiate a procurement process for its "Parking Equipment Replacement Program", aimed at replacing the outdated parking machinery in multi-storey car parks within the region of UKH12, United Kingdom. This planned procurement is in the planning stage as of 26th May 2026, with an open procedure set as the procurement method. The tender is valued at £1,800,000 (gross £2,160,000), and is categorised under the services industry, specifically parking services, according to the CPV code 63712400. The anticipated contract period is scheduled from 1st July 2027 to 30th June 2037, with a future notice date due on 1st April 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in parking services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and efficient parking solutions. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of undertaking substantial projects across multiple sites. Engaging in this tender process could facilitate business growth by establishing long-term governmental partnerships and gaining valuable public sector experience. The open procedure ensures that interested parties have equal access to compete, thereby encouraging a competitive environment that promotes innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parking Equipment replacement program

Notice Description

To replace the aging parking equipment across the multi-story car parks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048937-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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