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Cambridgeshire County Council Cargo Bike Try Before You Buy Phase Two

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 10:03

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 15:21

TenderUpdate

18 Aug 2025 at 15:17

Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has awarded The Electric Transport Shop Ltd the contract for the "Cargo Bike Try Before You Buy Phase Two" initiative. Focused on expanding its successful scheme since 2021, the Council aims to introduce eCargo bikes in new locations within the Huntingdon locality, in the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 3 December 2025 and is set to run until 29 February 2028, with a potential extension up to 2030 contingent on project success and available funding. Procured through an open competition method, the initiative belongs to the services category and covers repair and maintenance services and transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process is complete with the award confirmed active as of 7 November 2025.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in electric transport solutions, particularly SMEs well-versed in eCargo bike sales and maintenance services. The involvement of small and medium enterprises can foster growth in sustainable transport options, with potential long-term engagements as the scheme may extend beyond the initial contract period. The opportunity allows businesses to collaborate closely with Cambridgeshire County Council, ensuring active participation in local transport enhancements. Those in the transport and maintenance services sector, especially those utilizing innovative, eco-friendly methods, stand to benefit significantly from this scheme.

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Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Cargo Bike Try Before You Buy Phase Two

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council has been running a successful eCargo Bike Try Before You Buy scheme since 2021. We are now looking to run a scheme in one or more new locations. Initial funding is available to support three new family eCargo bikes and run a try before you buy scheme for two years. Should the scheme prove successful, there may be an opportunity to extend the contract for an additional two years, although funding for any extension is not guaranteed at this stage. The successful bidder will be responsible for purchasing the three bikes and managing the scheme for the duration of the contract. Cambridgeshire County Council will retain ownership of the cargo bikes, and reclaim them at the final end of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial funding is available to support three new family eCargo bikes and run a try before you buy scheme for two years. Should the scheme prove successful, there may be an opportunity to extend the contract for an additional two years, although funding for any extension is not guaranteed at this stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079596-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£81,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£81,912 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ian Gower
Contact Email
procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447795367836

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ELECTRIC TRANSPORT SHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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