--- title: "Parking Meters, Back-Office System and Payment App" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0697a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697a5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-14" --- # Parking Meters, Back-Office System and Payment App Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0697a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697a5.json) ## Summary Gateshead Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the renewal of its parking infrastructure, including parking meters, a back-office system, and a payment app. The procurement process has a total estimated value of £360,000 and is classified under the goods category with additional services offered. The procurement is aimed at identifying a single supplier capable of delivering all these components within the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom. Market engagement events are scheduled to occur from 1st June to 10th June 2026, providing prospective suppliers an opportunity to present their solutions through scheduled sessions. The official contract period is expected to commence on 30th September 2026 and continue through to 29th September 2031. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in parking solutions, particularly those with comprehensive service offerings including hardware, software, and support services. It is well-suited for vendors who can deliver an integrated system, enhancing the operational efficiency of urban parking management. Such a contract could provide long-term stability and potential for growth within the public sector, tapping into sub-central government opportunities. Companies focusing on smart city technologies, parking automation, and enforcement services might find this tender particularly aligned with their business growth strategies. ## Notice Gateshead Council (the Council) is in the process of renewing its Contract for their parking meters, Back-office system and parking payment app. The Council will be looking for a single suppler who can supply the meters, payment app and back-office system as a single contract. The opportunity can be found via the link https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/62bdf36b-0536-4561-bfed-5405103f2b5f ### Planning Information Gateshead Council will be conducting Market Engagement consisting of a Market Engagement Questionnaire and face-to-face live events to give suppliers the opportunity to showcase their equipment, back-office system and payment app. These events will start on Monday 1st June 2026 and will carry on until Wednesday 10th June 2026. Each day will be split into 2 x 2.5hour sessions, one AM and one PM. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044207-2026 | | 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 | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2031 | | 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 | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 38730000 - Parking meters - 63712400 - Parking services - 98351110 - Parking enforcement services ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 08:09 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044207-2026 - 13 May 2026 at 12:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043894-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044207-2026 14th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043894-2026 13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/62bdf36b-0536-4561-bfed-5405103f2b5f ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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