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title: "MBC-1596 Car Parking Machine Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a913"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# MBC-1596 Car Parking Machine Replacement

Buyer: MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a913

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## Summary

Melton Borough Council, based in Melton Mowbray, UK, is in the planning stage for a procurement project titled "MBC-1596 Car Parking Machine Replacement". This initiative falls under the works industry category, with additional services included, and targets the replacement and upgrade of 19 pay and display car parking machines across nine car parks within the region UKF22. The council is seeking input through a soft market testing exercise, allowing organisations to contribute ideas for replacing the current machines and installing ANPR cameras. The deadline for submitting responses is 5th November 2025 by 12 noon, with completion of the works targeted by the end of March 2026. The procurement process is aligned with the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in car park control equipment and management services, particularly those experienced in upgrading to contactless and online payment systems. Given the project's focus on technological upgrades and sustainability, companies specialising in solar-powered solutions and advanced camera systems will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. This initiative offers a valuable opportunity for growth, especially for SMEs, as it requires innovative solutions that align with modern payment trends while also addressing logistical challenges such as limited electrical and data connectivity in some locations.

## Notice

The Council would like to hear from providers who can support with the potential replacement and upgrade of the pay and display car parking machines in the off-street car parks. There are 19 machines in total over 9 car parks. Some of the current machines have an electrical supply, while some are powered using solar energy with battery storage. The current machines only allow for cash collection. The Council would like the new machines to remove the option for cash payment, allowing contactless and online / app payments only. The Council would also like to explore if rationalisation is possible in some of the car parks that currently have 2 or 3 machines. In addition, the Council would like to assess the viability of installing ANPR cameras in each car park. The Council would like these cameras to be used for providing evidence in any Penalty Charge Notices issued. The Council is open to how this requirement may be delivered, and how providers approach this work, especially given the lack of mains electrical supply and data connections to some of the car parks. The Council will be aiming to complete works by the end of March 2026. The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the best option the Council has for replacing the current pay and display car parking machines and for the installation of ANPR cameras to each site. The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process. Providers are invited to provide a response to the questionnaire that can be accessed via the below ProContract link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=23770063-f7a2-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 The deadline for submissions to this soft market testing exercise is 12 noon 5th November 2025.

### Planning Information

A soft market testing questionnaire is available for providers to complete on the ProContract e-procurement portal. The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the best option the Council has for replacing the current pay and display car parking machines and for the installation of ANPR cameras to each site. 
The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process.
The deadline for questionnaire responses is 5th November 2025 at 12 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062662-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE13 1GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34926000 - Car park control equipment
- 45213312 - Car park building construction work
- 98351000 - Car park management services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 21:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062662-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062662-2025
  6th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=23770063-f7a2-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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