Planning

Newark Cycle Town - folding bike hire service

NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Nov 2021 at 13:43

Planning

17 Nov 2021 at 12:42

Planning

17 Nov 2021 at 12:40

Planning

17 Nov 2021 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Newark and Sherwood District Council is conducting a tender process titled "Newark Cycle Town - folding bike hire service" with a budget of approximately £185,000. This tender aims to procure folding bike hire services, including foldable bicycles and compact docking stations. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12 noon on 8th December 2021. The anticipated start date for the service is 1st April 2022, following final approvals expected in January or February 2022. Interested parties are advised to submit their responses via the ProContract platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the bicycle rental and related sectors, particularly those capable of providing folding bikes and storage solutions that meet specific requirements for public transport compatibility. Companies with experience in managing bike hire schemes and a proven ability to operate online subscription services would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this process. The focus on compact solutions allows for participation from providers who can efficiently utilise limited public space.

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Notice Title

Newark Cycle Town - folding bike hire service

Notice Description

Newark and Sherwood District Council is conducting an Expression of Interest process to establish market supply of folding bike hire services. The Council is looking to procure a supplier of folding bike hire services i.e., providers of: 1) Foldable bikes for hire, capable of being transported on public transport at peak times; 2) Compact docking stations/storage lockers with minimal footprint (and therefore suitable where space in the public realm is limited); and with a 3) Proven track record of operating folding bike hire schemes for other councils in the UK including the operation and management of an online subscription and hire service. Subject to final approval in Jan/Feb 2022, the Council will have circa PS185k to establish such a folding bike hire service in Newark on Trent i.e., to pay for folding bikes and also for storage lockers/docking stations and their installation at four locations across Newark town centre. The anticipated start date of the service is 1st April 2022. Subject to the response to this Notice, the Council reserves the right to either exempt themselves from conducting a competitive process or launch a competitive process as soon as possible upon conclusion of the market engagement exercise. The deadline for responses is 12 noon Wednesday 8th December 2021, (late submissions will not be accepted). Please note that all responses are to be submitted via ProContract i.e., via https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ An updated link to the live entry on EastMidsTenders will be added to this notice ASAP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76725c0b-1172-42be-a57d-003df7fcd091
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7613ac-3075-4121-bcd7-1d2509224abc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

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