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26 Jun 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Pembrokeshire County Council has reached the award stage for the "Parking Payments – Merchant of Record" contract. This initiative aims to implement a parking payment solution at the Haverfordwest Interchange, and it falls under the industry category of car park services. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 26th June 2026 and is active, set to run from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2034, with the total gross value standing at £124,800. This contract is governed by legal provisions as per the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, and the main location for the service delivery is in the UKL14 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in parking and transportation technology, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive payment solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Metric Group Ltd, who successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of innovative companies well-suited for such procurement processes. The direct award method, without competition, signifies an ideal scenario for businesses that can offer specialised, bespoke services that meet specific counsel requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. Entrepreneurs looking to target similar public sector opportunities would benefit from focusing on niche markets and developing strong relationships with local councils.

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Notice Title

Parking Payments - Merchant of Record

Notice Description

Parking Payment solution for Haverfordwest Interchange

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060355-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98351100 - Car park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METRIC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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