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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Roydon Parish Council is undertaking an open procurement process for the lease and operation of the Dobbs Weir Car Park located in Dobbs Weir Road, Hoddesdon. This tender, categorised under services and focusing on the public authority sub-central government realm, is currently in the tender stage, seeking applications until 23:59 on 21 August 2026. The procurement method is open and is considered below threshold with an emphasis on competition. The contract will commence on 1 October 2026 and extend until 30 September 2041, with options to renew. This opportunity covers regions across the United Kingdom including but not limited to UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in land rental, sale services, and car park management. The successful bidder will manage an extensive scope including daily operations, maintenance, and technological improvements such as ANPR and potential EV charging facilities. The evaluation criteria focus on operational quality, financial value, and innovation, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses with competencies in these areas to expand their portfolio and support sustainable business growth. Suitability encourages participation from SMEs, allowing smaller enterprises to compete effectively. With a gross contract value of up to £540,000 over 15 years, this could be a significant addition to any business's portfolio.

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Notice Title

Tender for Lease and Operation of Dobbs Weir Car Park, Dobbs Weir Road, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 0AZ

Notice Description

Roydon Parish Council is inviting tenders for the 15-year lease, management, and operation of the Dobbs Weir Road car park in Hoddesdon. The successful operator will be responsible for day-to-day management, maintenance, customer service, compliance, revenue collection, and improvements such as signage, lighting, payment systems, ANPR, and potential EV charging. Tenders will be assessed using Most Advantageous Tender criteria, including operational quality, financial value, experience, innovation, environmental and social benefit, and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. Submissions must be sent electronically to the Parish Clerk by 23:59 on Friday 21 August 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act Right to Renew

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067771-2026
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

70 - Real estate services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

70320000 - Land rental or sale services

98351000 - Car park management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYDON PARISH 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
HARLOW
Postcode
CM19 5HH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Roydon & Lower Nazeing
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

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