Tender

TMBC ANPR Installation Trial

TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 14:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a contractor for the "TMBC ANPR Installation Trial". This project involves designing, supplying, and installing a ticketless Automatic Number Plate Recognition barrier-controlled parking system at two existing car parks in Tonbridge. The procurement falls under the services category and uses an open competition method. Interested parties should note key dates; the deadline for tender submissions is 3rd July 2026, with enquiries closing a week prior on 26th June 2026. The procurement's estimated value is £140,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 3rd August 2026, potentially extending up to three years.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in car park control equipment and management services, to grow their client base by partnering with a public authority. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs, and potential bidders should focus on providing a compelling cost-quality balance, as the award criteria highlight a 40% focus on cost and 60% on quality. Given the importance of incorporating advanced technological solutions into urban infrastructure, firms with innovative ANPR capabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract, expanding their portfolio and gaining a foothold in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TMBC ANPR Installation Trial

Notice Description

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council ("the Council") is looking to procure a contractor to design, supply and install a ticketless Automatic Number Plate Recognition ("ANPR") barrier-controlled parking system at two of the Council's existing Pay & Display car parks in Tonbridge ("the sites"). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Kings-Hill:-Car-park-control-equipment./X97Q89PV9S To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/X97Q89PV9S

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The maximum Contract duration shall be up to three (3) years (i.e. 1 year + 1 year + 1 year).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aefc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053449-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34926000 - Car park control equipment

98351000 - Car park management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH 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
KINGS HILL
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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