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02 Jul 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gedling Borough Council involves the delivery, installation, and commissioning of eight solar-powered Flowbird Strada ticket machines, complete with contactless and coin payment technology. The process falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and is located in the UK. The procurement was executed through a limited method, with no prior publication of a call for competition. This project reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 25th June 2026, valued at £91,898.05, and the chosen supplier is Flowbird Smart City UK Ltd. The procurement aligns with public service delivery within the regional authority framework.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and maintenance of smart city technologies, particularly those specialising in software solutions for payment systems and public infrastructure. Large businesses with experience in supply and sustainable technology solutions, especially in sectors related to transportation and urban planning, would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The procurement process highlights a shift towards eco-friendly technology and cashless payment systems, creating an avenue for businesses to expand in the smart cities sector and engage in projects that promote sustainable and efficient public services.

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Notice Title

Parking Ticket Machines

Notice Description

Delivery, installation and commissioning of 8 solar-powered Flowbird Strada ticket machines (pay & display), including contactless and coin payment. Provision of back-office services, maintenance, servicing, and merchant services for card transactions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery, installation and commissioning of 8 solar-powered Flowbird Strada ticket machines (pay & display), including contactless and coin payment. Provision of back-office services, maintenance, servicing, and merchant services for card transactions

Procurement Information

Awarded under the ESPO framework provided the appropriate suppliers that were required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c204
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062081-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,898 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOWBIRD SMART CITY

Further Information

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