Award

28599 - To cover the annual maintenance of 129 x Pay & Display machines for 01/04/26 - 31/03/27.

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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27 May 2026 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for the annual maintenance of 129 Pay & Display machines, covering the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement, with reference number 28599, falls under the services category, specifically parking services. The contract was awarded without competition, utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold as outlined in the ESPO Framework 509_23 Lot 1 & Lot 2. The contract, valued at £113,485.20, was signed on 5th May 2026 and is currently active. The maintenance services will be delivered across several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, and others, with FLOWBIRD SMART CITY UK LIMITED appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in parking services, particularly those capable of providing maintenance for Pay & Display systems. Companies with existing frameworks in regions such as UKC, UKD, and UKK will find additional growth potential through engagements like this. While this particular contract was awarded directly, businesses aiming to participate in similar opportunities should ensure their inclusion in relevant frameworks like those under ESPO to increase their competitive edge in securing future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

28599 - To cover the annual maintenance of 129 x Pay & Display machines for 01/04/26 - 31/03/27.

Notice Description

Procurement Ref. 28599 - To cover the annual maintenance of 129 x Pay & Display machines @ unit price PS453.70, for 01/04/26 - 31/03/27. Call-off without Competition as per ESPO Framework 509_23 Lot 1 & Lot 2. Framework Call-Off Terms & Conditions to apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a5a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049490-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712400 - Parking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,571 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

FLOWBIRD SMART CITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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