Tender

Foldable Cycle Hire Scheme for Kingston upon Thames

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Tender

20 May 2018 at 16:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is seeking a contractor for the "Foldable Cycle Hire Scheme for Kingston upon Thames" as part of an open procurement process. This initiative involves the installation and maintenance of foldable bike hire stations at three new locations: Kingston Town Centre, Kingston Station, and New Malden Station. The contract, valued at £200,000, is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 25th June 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 22nd July 2018 and will run for five years, concluding on 21st July 2023. The primary focus is within the transport equipment industry category, specifically under the CPV classification of auxiliary products to transportation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in cycling infrastructure and bike hire solutions. Companies capable of installing secure bike stations and providing quality folding bikes will find this contract suitable for growth. As the scheme is designed to be self-sustaining, organisations with experience in managing membership and booking systems will also be positioned advantageously to engage in this initiative. Collaboration with local authorities and adherence to health and safety regulations will be essential for prospective bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foldable Cycle Hire Scheme for Kingston upon Thames

Notice Description

RBK are seeking a contractor to install and maintain folding bike hire stations at 3 new locations across the borough (see specification). * Kingston Town Centre, * Kingston Station and * New Malden Station. Once contract is awarded further details on specific locations will be notified by RBK. There should be a minimum of 12 folding bikes at each location. RBK may stagger the installations. RBK reserve the right to change the proposed locations from those stated above or to not install hire stations if TfL funding is withdrawn or project spending priorities change. 1.8 Hire stations and bikes to be branded with Council's mini-Holland brand 'Go Cycle'. All bikes and bike station elements are to be delivered to each site by the successful contractor and installed in line with Council health and safety procedures with all necessary permits from the Council. The contractor will be expected to provide and carry out the installation of quality folding bikes and secure facilities to hire them from. The facilities will need to be accessible 24/7 but secure against theft and vandalism. The whole cycle hire scheme must be self-sustaining. The contractor will be expected to cover the cost of installing and maintaining the bikes and hire facilities, as well as managing the membership and booking systems. Apart from the initial installation cost there should not be any ongoing financial commitment needed from RBK past the initial payment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4dad8d-353d-4152-abf9-5e85c24c1b5a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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
20 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2018 - 21 Jul 2023 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
Phil Gardener
Contact Email
phil.gardener@kingston.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2085475392

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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