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title: "Pay & Display Machines for Extension of Zone H"
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buyer: "FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Pay & Display Machines for Extension of Zone H

Buyer: FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-022abc4c-b470-437e-93bf-3cb331f49e52

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## Summary

Folkestone & Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of new pay and display machines to support the extension of Controlled Parking Zone H in Folkestone, with the contract being awarded to Flowbird Smart City UK Limited. The procurement is categorized under the Parking Meters industry and encompasses installation services. This activity aligns with the ESPO Parking Management Solutions Framework 509_23 through a call-off from the framework agreement, classified as a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period set from 3rd July 2026 to 31st August 2026. The location of this project is the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a focus on delivering goods valued at £16,802. The tender process ended on 11th May 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and installation of parking meter equipment, particularly those experienced in working within public contracts and framework agreements. SMEs, due to their suitability for this type of goods-focused project, are particularly encouraged to engage in such tenders to leverage growth potential by expanding their service offerings and building key partnerships with local councils. For businesses in traffic management solutions, this project highlights the importance of strategic involvement in public sector tenders, enabling market presence and subsequent business scalability through satisfied public service enhancements.

## Notice

a direct award via Lot 1 (Pay and Display Parking Solutions) of the ESPO Parking Management Solutions Framework 509_23. Purchase of for new pay and display parking machines to accompany extension of on-street parking Controlled Parking Zone H in Folkestone. End date as estimated date of delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b83345f-ad4e-4704-b004-62ad1987170e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,802 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,802 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLOWBIRD SMART CITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38730000 - Parking meters
- 51214000 - Installation services of parking meter equipment

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b83345f-ad4e-4704-b004-62ad1987170e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b83345f-ad4e-4704-b004-62ad1987170e
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

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