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title: "Pay and Display Parking Machines"
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# Pay and Display Parking Machines

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f8bdbc2-069f-4cc0-bbaf-fec780c29b4c

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council has successfully concluded a procurement process under the ESPO 509 framework for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of Pay and Display Parking Machines across several car parks within the borough. The contracting process, undertaken via an open procedure, transitioned from the tender stage completed by 28th May 2024 to an award stage finalised on 25th October 2024. The contract, valued at £286,000, was awarded to Flowbird Smart City UK, with the service contract running from 15th August 2024 to 14th August 2027. The industry category is car park management services, and the procurement category is for goods. The procurement was geared towards inclusivity, welcoming bids from SMEs and VCSE organisations.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in car park management services and related technology solutions. SMEs and larger enterprises with expertise in the provision and maintenance of parking meter infrastructure are well-positioned to benefit from similar public contracts. Additionally, suppliers with innovative solutions for smart city integrations and those capable of delivering high-quality support services can find lucrative chances in upcoming procurement exercises of this nature. Competing for such contracts not only provides financial rewards but also strengthens business credibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

The Council has procured a contract for the provision of parking meters and associated services. The council invited bids from suppliers on the ESPO 509 framework to supply, deliver and install (onto a pre-prepared base) and commission Pay & Display Machines across several car parks in the borough of Cheshire East. This procurement exercise will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council electronic Contract and Tender Management System at the www.the-chest.org.uk Organisations will be invited to bid and will need to provide the additional required information through the Contract and Tender Management System. If you have any technical problems with The Contract and Tender Management System please contact the help-desk on: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or 0330 005 0352. In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed documentation and submit this via the Chest at the link provided in this notice. The project reference on The Chest is DN720916. The values given in this notice are only estimations and take into account the options to extend - the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/608a1c68-ecd7-4f33-81c7-f3b0268429fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98351000 - Car park management services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/608a1c68-ecd7-4f33-81c7-f3b0268429fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/608a1c68-ecd7-4f33-81c7-f3b0268429fa
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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