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title: "28599 - To cover the annual maintenance of 129 x Pay & Display machines for 01/04/26 - 31/03/27."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a5a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-27"
---

# 28599 - To cover the annual maintenance of 129 x Pay & Display machines for 01/04/26 - 31/03/27.

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a5a5

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for the annual maintenance of 129 Pay & Display machines, covering the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement, with reference number 28599, falls under the services category, specifically parking services. The contract was awarded without competition, utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold as outlined in the ESPO Framework 509_23 Lot 1 & Lot 2. The contract, valued at £113,485.20, was signed on 5th May 2026 and is currently active. The maintenance services will be delivered across several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, and others, with FLOWBIRD SMART CITY UK LIMITED appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in parking services, particularly those capable of providing maintenance for Pay & Display systems. Companies with existing frameworks in regions such as UKC, UKD, and UKK will find additional growth potential through engagements like this. While this particular contract was awarded directly, businesses aiming to participate in similar opportunities should ensure their inclusion in relevant frameworks like those under ESPO to increase their competitive edge in securing future tenders.

## Notice

Procurement Ref. 28599 - To cover the annual maintenance of 129 x Pay & Display machines @ unit price PS453.70, for 01/04/26 - 31/03/27. Call-off without Competition as per ESPO Framework 509_23 Lot 1 & Lot 2. Framework Call-Off Terms & Conditions to apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049490-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,571 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLOWBIRD SMART CITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63712400 - Parking services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049490-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049490-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.flowbird.group
- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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