Award

Invitation to Tender Grizedale and/or Whinlatter Bike Hire

THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

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16 Nov 2019 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking bidders for the "Invitation to Tender Grizedale and/or Whinlatter Bike Hire" opportunity in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the CPV code for bicycles, involves a significant contract valued at £8,000,000, aimed at operating a bike hire/retail lease within the Lake District National Park. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 30 September 2019, with the contract set to run from 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2030, featuring a mutual break available after five years.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the outdoor recreation and retail sectors, particularly those specialising in bike hire or related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging the potential for growth in the thriving tourist area of the Lake District. Businesses with expertise in outdoor activities, bike maintenance, or retail services catering to leisure and tourism are particularly well-suited to compete for this long-term lease.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender Grizedale and/or Whinlatter Bike Hire

Notice Description

Forestry England (FE) invites prospective bidders to tender for the opportunity to operate a bike hire/ retail lease at Whinlatter or Grizedale or both in the Lake District National Park. Our intention is to award this Lease for a period of ten years and a mutual break is available within the lease on the fifth anniversary of the term commencement date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-463085be-0bca-4b2d-ba5a-d8a10d67e97d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8614db-3cab-4e80-9338-4596a05a5e4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.england@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+443000674378

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BIKETREKS

CYCLEWISE WHINLATTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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