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title: "Installation of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and barrier system at Sandgate Road car park"
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# Installation of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and barrier system at Sandgate Road car park

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a89b1e07-48d3-49a9-a0b5-7b8c9a6ef5a6

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## Summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for the installation of an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and barrier system at Sandgate Road car park in Folkestone, Kent CT20 2EE. The project, classified under "Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities," falls within the "works" category and is valued at £80,000 GBP. The procurement was conducted via a direct award through the ESPO framework agreement (reference ESPO FW509). The award was made on 14th July 2022 and the contract period runs from 1st October 2022 to 31st March 2026, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in parking facility equipment and services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project involves a 12-month trial which, if successful, could lead to further upgrades in the district, presenting ongoing business prospects. Flowbird Smart City UK Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating that similar sized companies with expertise in this sector are well-suited to compete for such tenders.

## Notice

Folkestone & Hythe District Council ("The Council") wishes to install an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and barrier system at Sandgate Road car park, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2EE.\r The council will embark on a 12 months trial, which if successful will lead to a roll out of an ANPR upgrade to other feasible car parks.\r Award via ESPO framework agreement (reference ESPO FW509).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5760e685-b645-4d8f-adf8-2b4acaae6a58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND 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 UK LIMITED (FORMERLY PARKEON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities
- 45213312 - Car park building construction work
- 98351100 - Car park services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5760e685-b645-4d8f-adf8-2b4acaae6a58
- 3 Aug 2022 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a04c32d-5aff-4402-8c3c-dc28285c463c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5760e685-b645-4d8f-adf8-2b4acaae6a58
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a04c32d-5aff-4402-8c3c-dc28285c463c
  3rd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting

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