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title: "AI Technology Solutions for Public Realm Challenges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060937"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT"
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# AI Technology Solutions for Public Realm Challenges

Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060937

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## Summary

The contract titled "AI Technology Solutions for Public Realm Challenges" is in the planning stage, initiated by Connected Places Catapult, a public undertaking based in London, UK. The industry category includes services such as video-surveillance, traffic-control equipment, and IT services, among others. A preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with interested parties invited to express their interest by 20 February 2026. This engagement session aims to assess the market readiness for AI applications in local governance and public services. The procurement process is open to potential suppliers, and a Market Engagement Workshop will follow after 23 February 2026 to further discuss the scope of proposed trials and market availability.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI, IT services, and environmental monitoring solutions. It is particularly suited for SMEs capable of providing innovative solutions to public realm challenges, including improving council services and addressing social issues through technology. The procurement is expected to be structured into multiple lots or tenders, depending on market findings, offering diverse opportunities for businesses to tailor their solutions to council needs. Suppliers can benefit from collaboration with councils to enhance service delivery and achieve efficient, cost-effective outcomes, making it a promising opportunity for growth and development in the public sector.

## Notice

Connected Places Catapult (CPC) is a UK innovation accelerator for cities/transport, helping public bodies use innovation for better living/working/travel, and its initiative, the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC), provides practical support, expert guidance and shared learning to overcome procurement barriers and bring innovation into the public sector. Councils are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public services through innovative solutions. This work supports broader council objectives to enhance service delivery and address anti-social behaviour, while maximising value for residents. This notification seeks to explore the potential impact of AI in the public realm for local authorities. The aim is to assess market maturity, identify available solutions, and develop a procurement strategy for trials and recommendations to councils. Purpose of Engagement IPEC are leading this pre-market engagement exercise to explore the range of solutions currently available in the market to help shape the scope and inform the design of a future procurements for Councils. This market engagement is a strategic initiative that brings together a number of authorities, aligns requirements, and optimises resources for tendering. It also facilitates knowledge sharing across councils, ensuring a more coordinated and impactful approach. We are particularly interested in technologies and approaches that could address one or more of the identified challenges within the public realm. Depending on the nature, maturity, and potential impact of the solutions identified, this may lead to a procurement structured into one or more lots or delivered through multiple tenders. The final approach will be shaped by market readiness and a balanced assessment of cost versus impact. While the Councils will consider a range of benefits and outcomes (such as environmental improvements and social value), the current economic climate necessitates that all new spending and existing programs are heavily scrutinised for cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Please note: This is an initial market engagement and discovery exercise. As engagement progresses and additional authorities choose to participate, updates will be communicated through future notifications. The estimated value is highly speculative and may increase to include pilot activities, testing, and potential scaling. The final value will be determined following pre-market engagement and through further collaboration with participating authorities.

### Planning Information

How to Participate:
Interested suppliers are invited to: 
-Express interest by sending your name, organisation details, and key contact information to: ipec@cp.catapult.org.uk 
-Complete a short questionnaire, which will be issued following your expression of interest 
-Attend upcoming engagement sessions, for which further details will be shared in due course
Market Engagement Workshop
A Market Engagement Workshop will be scheduled after 23 February 2026. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss:
- Current market readiness
- Market availability
- Proposed trial design
- Any emerging considerations from suppliers
Further details, including the confirmed date, agenda, and participation instructions, will be shared in due course.
Further information can be found on the Cimple platform by clicking on this link: https://cimple.uk/detail/501347

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004518-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 4 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1R 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 32323500 - Video-surveillance system
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004518-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004518-2026
  19th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://cimple.uk/detail/501347
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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