This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2024 at 15:31

Tender

10 Aug 2023 at 12:25

Planning

09 Jan 2023 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Norwich E-Cargo Bike Library" project. The project aims to provide small businesses in Norwich with access to e-cargo bikes in the city centre, funded by a grant from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The Council has appointed Outspoken Cycles Ltd to operate the e-cargo bike library, located in the Air Quality Management Area of Norwich. The initial contract is valued at £129,000 and was signed on October 5, 2023, with potential extensions based on additional funding.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in transport services and bicycles to participate in the provision of e-cargo bikes in Norwich. The procurement stage has passed, with the contract currently active. Businesses operating within the Norwich Air Quality Management Area can benefit from this project, which focuses on promoting sustainable transportation methods and reducing air pollution in the city center. Interested parties can explore further growth opportunities by engaging with Norfolk County Council's initiatives for promoting environmentally friendly transport solutions.

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Notice Title

Norwich E-Cargo Bike Library

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council have been successful in their application to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ("DEFRA") for a grant that will be used to give small businesses access to e-cargo bikes in the city centre of Norwich. Norfolk County Council have appointed an organisation to operate an e-cargo bike library in the Air Quality Management Area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norwich City Council declared an Air Quality Management Area ("AQMA") Norwich city centre in 2012, where air pollution is a significant issue due to the annual average nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels exceeding the recognised thresholds. Norfolk County Council have appointed an operator for an e-cargo bike library to be used by businesses and organisations operating primarily in the Norwich AQMA. The Scheme will comprise of a minimum of ten e-cargo bikes to be loaned on a short-term basis to users operating within the Norwich AQMA. Additional information: The dates provided in II.2.7 indicate the initial contract length. If additional funding is made available and subject to agreement by both parties, at the end of the initial contract length the Contract may be extended. The length of any extension(s) will be dictated by the amount of additional funding received but shall not exceed five years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0395ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015880-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Outspoken Cycles Ltd

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