---
title: "002840 Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Car Park Barrier System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060bac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# 002840 Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Car Park Barrier System

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060bac

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## Summary

Durham County Council has initiated a planning process for a tender titled "Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Car Park Barrier System" under the industry categories of car park control equipment and industry-specific software packages. This opportunity, located in the UKC14 region, seeks to modernise the council's existing car park barrier systems at two staff buildings, facilitating online payment for advance reservations. Interested suppliers must submit preliminary market engagement responses by 4th February 2026, with the procurement stage still in the planning phase. The contract is valued at £90,000 (gross £108,000), and the contract period is expected to begin on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2030, with potential renewal options.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in car park control technologies and online payment systems. Companies with expertise in providing customisable software solutions compatible with existing infrastructures are well-suited to engage with this tender. Participation in the preliminary market engagement can lead to strategic partnerships with Durham County Council and pave the way for future contracts in public sector facilities, driving growth and innovation in parking technology solutions.

## Notice

Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore the market options for a car park barrier system to be used at 2 of our staff buildings for internal employees and visitors. The system must be able to take online payments to book and reserve a car parking space in advance. This project will replace an existing system.

### Planning Information

Preliminary market engagement written response document can be accessed free of charge at open-uk.org. Submissions must be made through the Open Portal. 
The deadline for written responses is Wednesday 4th February at 10am. Suppliers who indicate that they are able to meet most/all of our requirements will be invited to demonstrate their system online in February or March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005537-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 34926000 - Car park control equipment
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 18:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005537-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005537-2026
  21st January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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