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title: "Car Park Equipment and Maintenance"
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# Car Park Equipment and Maintenance

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657b8

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## Summary

The University of Ulster, a public authority under sub-central government regulations in Northern Ireland, has concluded the contract for "Car Park Equipment and Maintenance". The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, is focused on supplying and maintaining car park equipment and software across locations including Belfast, Coleraine, and Jordanstown. Notably, the contract encompasses decommissioning existing infrastructure, installation of new equipment like ANPR technology and cashless pay stations, as well as IT integration. SKIDATA Ireland Ltd has been awarded the contract, with a duration beginning on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2032, with an optional extension of up to 72 months. The entire procurement process, from tender to final award, adhered to Northern Irish devolved regulations and the stipulations of the UK Public General Acts (UKPGA). The award, valued at a gross amount of £3,358,498.73, was signed on 16th July 2026.

This award offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the technology and maintenance sectors, particularly SMEs capable of managing large-scale equipment and software deployment. Companies specialising in automated solutions, IT infrastructure, payment systems, and security technologies can gain significant advantage and growth by participating in similar procurement opportunities. Additionally, the mandatory compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard provides a niche for businesses specialising in security data and compliance solutions. With the University offering provision for optional requirements and potential contract extensions, this tender represents a significant investment in infrastructure modernisation, promoting long-term business collaborations and service enhancements in the parking solutions industry.

## Notice

The scope of this contract includes the following Car Park Equipment and Maintenance requirements: * Decommissioning of existing car park equipment. * Installation and commissioning of new equipment including barriers, cashless pay stations, entry/exit devices. * Car park entrance / exit control including provision of ANPR technology. * Car park management software, licensing and IT integration. * Provision of customer car parking payment options * Compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requirements. * Reserved parking area control and management. * Ticket validation process and equipment. * Comprehensive maintenance (including software), PPM and reactive. * Non-comprehensive maintenance - reactive. * Campus IT infrastructure cabling maintenance. The contract also has provision to exercise optional requirements on the following: * Car parking equipment provision for Belfast, Coleraine and Jordanstown. * DLD - MXA (Foyle House) car parking equipment provision. * DLD - MXB (Timber Quay) car parking equipment layout design. * DLD - MXB (Timber Quay) car parking equipment provision. * Reserved parking booking system. * Automated data upload for University online store permit purchases. * Mobile Pay System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract also has provision to exercise optional requirements on the following: * Car parking equipment provision for Belfast, Coleraine and Jordanstown. * DLD - MXA (Foyle House) car parking equipment provision. * DLD - MXB (Timber Quay) car parking equipment layout design. * DLD - MXB (Timber Quay) car parking equipment provision. * Reserved parking booking system. * Automated data upload for University online store permit purchases. * Mobile Pay System. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In the event that the Contract is terminated prior to expiry of the proposed initial six (6) year contract period, the University reserves the right (but shall not be obliged) in that instance to offer the second ranked most advantageous Supplier from this Competition (second ranked Supplier), the opportunity to enter into a replacement contract with the University on the basis of the same contract terms, rather than undertaking a re-procurement exercise at that point. Any replacement contract entered into will be for the remaining unexpired initial contract period, with the same ability for the University to extend by a further period or periods of up to 72 months. Entry into any replacement contract with the second ranked Supplier shall be subject to that second ranked Supplier's offer (including its tender pricing) remaining unchanged from that originally proposed at the tender return deadline. In the event that either: (a) the second ranked Supplier is unable or unwilling to stand over its original tender offer to the University; or (b) the second ranked Supplier is unable or unwilling to enter into a replacement contract with the University on the basis of the same contract terms; or (c) the second ranked Supplier declines the opportunity to enter into a replacement contract with the University for any reason, then the University reserves the right to approach the next highest ranking most advantageous Supplier from this Competition in turn on the same basis. This process may, at the University's discretion, continue until all ranked Suppliers have been exhausted or the University decides, at its sole discretion, to undertake a re-procurement exercise.

Renewal: Initial term of 6 years with provision to extend for any periods up to and including 72 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067313-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | 2032-01-05 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | £2,600,000 |
| Awards value | £2,798,748 |
| Contracts value | £2,798,748 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Additional buyers | ULSTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKIDATA IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34926000 - Car park control equipment
- 98351100 - Car park services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067313-2026
- 24 Apr 2026 at 11:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037532-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 09:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015064-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067313-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037532-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015064-2026
  19th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033188-2024
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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