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Cycle Hire IPR Verification

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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14 Jun 2017 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cycle Hire IPR Verification" project, initiated by Transport for London, involves consultancy services aimed at verifying the Intellectual Property Rights of the London Cycle Hire Scheme hardware. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on bicycles and research consultancy. The award was made on 20th October 2015, with the contract period running from 21st October 2015 to 31st January 2016. This limited procurement method was executed without prior publication of a contract notice and has a total value of £178,738, whilst the tender process has since concluded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property consultancy and hardware verification, particularly those with experience in the cycling industry. Suitable competitors may include larger consultancy firms with a strong background in research and development, as this project required expertise in evaluating technical documentation and engaging with physical hardware development. Engaging in such public procurement can strengthen business profiles and expand networks within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle Hire IPR Verification

Notice Description

Consultancy services to verify the London Cycle Hire Scheme (LCHS) hardware Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to enable a competent third party to rebuild the hardware based purely on the deposited IP documentation provided to bidders of the Cycle Hire Re-Let.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ddab443-6077-4627-8247-62656dea1571
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdc383c-338d-4617-866b-fb2a09d1ae9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,738 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,738 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 201510 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2015 - 31 Jan 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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