Contractor parking

Apply for a contractor parking permit

Contractors can apply for parking permits on the University’s online permit management system.

Contractors can apply for parking permits at any time of year.

Who can submit the application

Applications are accepted only from main contractors, who must apply on behalf of any subsidiary companies, subcontractors or suppliers engaged on the same contract(s).

A person from the company who will be responsible for the car parking admin should first register for an account on the permit management system. They can then apply for one or more permits by completing the online questionnaire and uploading the documents required.

Contractor parking applications must be supported by a Contractor parking sponsor form (PDF, 1,274kB) completed by the University department responsible for the appropriate contract(s). The sponsoring department will be required to confirm the contractor’s requirement for car parking and (if no contract number is available) the duration and expected completion date of the works.

Number of permits

Additional applications can be made on the same account for up to a maximum of six permits in any one year.

Length of permit

Permits will only be allocated for the University permit year that the application is made in and last up until July 31, or the anticipated length of the contract, whichever is the shorter.

If your contracts extending beyond this date, you must reapply in advance for the appropriate permit(s) for the following year.

Costs

Purchasing parking coupons

The virtual parking permit is free. However, you will will need to pay for each day you park on the Clifton Campus (Precinct), by purchasing and displaying a parking coupon.

The daily parking charge for 2024/2025 is £2.50

A permit holder can:

• Purchase coupons with credit/debit card via online permit management system.
• Collect from Security Services at Royal Fort Lodge, Tyndall Avenue (Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00)

Using the permit

All University contractor parking permits are virtual.

Each permit may be used by up to 20 vehicles, but only one vehicle can use the permit at a time.

If you have more than one vehicle registered to your permit you must ensure that the one you wish to park at the University is activated on your permit beforehand.

Change the active vehicle

You can switch the active vehicle on your permit, and/or update the details of your registered vehicles at any time via the online permit system. Selecting ‘history’ on the home page and click on green vehicle icon against the relevant permit.

Where to park

Holding a Contractor permit with the parking coupon entitles you to park in any white lined general parking spaces on the Clifton Campus. You cannot park in dedicated Departmental (red lined), disabled (yellow lines)or visitor parking spaces.

Check the car parking space availability page which show the likelihood of each car park having available spaces.

Parking terms and conditions

All permit-holders, including subsidiary companies, subcontractors and suppliers, must abide by the University’sParking Terms and Conditions 2022V1 (PDF, 1,805kB).