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Bike Share Scheme

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Oct 2019 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Bike Share Scheme was conducted by Watford Borough Council, inviting tenders to establish a bike hire service in Watford, part of its sustainable transport strategy. The tender was categorised under the bicycles industry (CPV code 34430000) and had a total contract value of £3,000,000. The open procurement method was employed, and the tender period concluded on 24th September 2019, with the contract period set to commence on 2nd March 2020 and end on 1st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the transport services and cycling industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the council's focus on sustainable transport aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly mobility solutions. Businesses offering innovative solutions in bike rental services, maintenance, and integrated transport technology would be particularly well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

Bike Share Scheme

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council invited tenders to introduce a bike hire service in Watford as part of the council's sustainable transport strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60bf5f8-2cef-4ed7-bdb8-cc1784e311b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2026 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMIDSY LTD TRADING AS BERYL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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