Planning

ELC Meet The Buyer Event - E-bikes

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jan 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council is planning a public procurement process for an innovative project related to electric bikes, titled "ELC Meet The Buyer Event - E-bikes". The event is scheduled for 10th March 2022 at 14:00 GMT and will be hosted virtually. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to enhance electric bike accessibility across East Lothian, with a focus on potential public hire schemes. Interested parties can register for the event to learn about upcoming opportunities and contribute feedback that may influence future procurement initiatives.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in the electric bike sector, including manufacturers of electric bikes, electric cargo bikes, and companies offering related infrastructure and services such as charging points and maintenance. The involvement in this Meet the Buyer event is particularly beneficial for suppliers looking to understand the procurement landscape and enhance their tender readiness. By attending, businesses can gain valuable market insights and connect directly with procurement officials, paving the way for future contracts in the growing electric vehicle market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ELC Meet The Buyer Event - E-bikes

Notice Description

East Lothian Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, will host a Virtual Meet the Buyer Event on 10th March 2022 at 14:00 GMT. Businesses will be able to meet with procurement and those involved with active travel within East Lothian Council. This event aims to share current market intelligence and provide an opportunity to learn about top tendering tips to enable businesses to become tender ready. The event is FREE to attend.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme is hosting a virtual Meet the Buyer event on 10th March 2022 at 14:00 GMT. This event will provide attendees and exhibitors with an opportunity to learn about East Lothian Council's plans to widen electric bike access across the county, which includes proposals for a county-wide public hire electric bike scheme. Businesses will be encouraged to share any experience that could inform the specifications and parameters of a subsequent procurement process. Businesses will also have the opportunity to obtain advice on how to submit relevant tenders and ask any questions relating to completion of tenders. Suitable for a range of suppliers including electric bikes; electric cargo bikes; docking and charging infrastructure; digital display boards for hire locations; signage; servicing and maintenance of electric bikes and electric cargo-bikes; and web, app and back office systems for public hire electric bike schemes. In order to ensure the council can consider all potential options and set appropriate parameters for the procurement process, the council is publishing this PIN. We would be grateful for your input and feedback to assist us in obtaining current market information.. If you need any further information, please contact the procurement department in East Lothian Council at procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk or the Supplier Development Programme team at info@sdpscotland.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675713
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439219
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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