Tender

GB-Watford: Bike Share Scheme - Market Engagement Exercise

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council has issued a call for market engagement for its upcoming bike-share scheme set to commence on 1st April 2026. The tender process aims to identify service providers who can deliver exceptional bike coverage and sustainable journey solutions within the specified operational service levels. The opportunity, classified under the CPV code 34430000 for Bicycles, is located in the East of England. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 18th November 2024. The contract, valued between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, spanning six years until April 2032, falls under the services category and follows an open procurement procedure.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the contracting authority's suitability considerations. Companies specialising in sustainable transportation and innovative bike-sharing solutions would be well-suited to participate. The exercise encourages participation from service providers capable of proposing cost-effective, high-value solutions, potentially allowing businesses to expand their service offerings and enter new markets in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Watford: Bike Share Scheme - Market Engagement Exercise

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council is inviting prospective Service Providers to engage in a Suppler Day to discuss the retender of its bike-share scheme which is due to start from 1st April 2026. The Council is looking for Service Providers to determine the best value solution that is possible while still delivering the expected bike coverage, volume of sustainable journeys and operational service levels. Please review the attachment and register your interest through the associated Tender box Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707c3761-5f49-463a-93ff-a95f1aa22a93
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

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