Tender

EScooter Trial Extension 2024 Concession Contract

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2024 at 16:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council is inviting tenders for the EScooter Trial Extension 2024 Concession Contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts. The contract, with a value of £2,700,000 GBP, is set to commence on June 1, 2024, and run until May 31, 2026. The operational areas for the service include Taunton, Minehead, Yeovil, and a planned area in Bridgwater. The tender deadline is April 4, 2024, for this open procedure below threshold.

This opportunity with Somerset Council is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide EScooter hire services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Businesses involved in the supply of motorcycles, motor scooters, and cycles with auxiliary motors would find this tender particularly relevant for business growth. The council contact person for further details is Paul Sandison, reachable at paul.sandison@somerset.gov.uk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EScooter Trial Extension 2024 Concession Contract

Notice Description

The council is tendering for a Department for Transport (DfT) approved EScooter operator to provide an EScooter hire service for the duration of the latest DfT trial extension of 24 months commencing 1st June 2024. The operational areas will include the three current in Taunton, Minehead and Yeovil. It is anticipated a fourth area in Bridgwater will be introduced in the autumn of 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cec7394-add9-418b-acf1-98aa86e1c27c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987369bb-de54-4fd0-b19e-52ef1bd71394
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34410000 - Motorcycles

34420000 - Motor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motors

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2026 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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