Planning

Cairngorms Cycle Hubs

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is initiating the procurement process for managing and promoting cycle hubs in Aviemore, Glenmore, Grantown on Spey, and Ballater, as part of the Cairngorms 2030 project. Classified under the services category, this project is in the planning stage and aims to create community-led cycling initiatives offering services like cycle storage, bike leasing, and repairs. The initiative is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the procurement method will depend on the estimated service value, with potential for a fixed-term service agreement lasting approximately three years. A service provider contract will be negotiated accordingly. Interested parties can expect further notices after 21 July 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in cycling services, sustainable transport solutions, and community engagement. Organisations experienced in managing cycling hubs or developing community-based transportation services will find this contract especially favourable. Businesses that excel in innovative transportation solutions, including bicycle maintenance, leasing services, and logistics management, stand a strong chance in competing. Collaboration may also extend to those offering supplementary services, such as bike customisations and event organisation. Capitalising on this tender will help companies align with eco-friendly travel initiatives and promote sustainable lifestyles within the Cairngorms National Park region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cairngorms Cycle Hubs

Notice Description

Cairngorms National Park Authority is seeking to procure the services to manage and promote cycle hubs in Aviemore, Glenmore, Grantown on Spey and Ballater. With a diverse range of business models, the cycle hubs will be community-led cycling initiatives that provide a broad range of services to support and encourage cycling, for both residents and visitors. This may include safe and secure cycle storage, free and affordable bike leasing, bike repairs, ebike charging, training, and organised rides, management of a fleet of cycles for community user acting as a central hub for cyclists in the area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cairngorms National Park Authority (the "Park Authority") is in receipt of National Lottery Heritage Funding to deliver Cairngorms 2030 (C2030), 20 projects which aim to bring about transformational change in the Cairngorms, benefitting people's health and wellbeing, delivering on climate change and enhancing nature across the National Park. Under the Transport theme, the Park Authority is seeking to establish cycle hubs, with priority locations being Aviemore, Glenmore, Grantown on Spey and Ballater. At present, the scope of services to be delivered by each hub is subject to definition and may be informed by early market engagement with viable service providers around their proposed business/operating models. As such, the hubs may be extension and enhancement of an existing service or establishment of a new hub. The scope of services for each hub would be defined by local requirements for both residents and visitors, with an overall aim to provide alternatives to car use. The Park Authority seeks to align each hub, as far as practically possible, with other behaviour change initiatives, modes of sustainable transport, and planned active travel infrastructure developments already included within the scope of the C2030 Transport theme. Examples of services to be offered include, but are not limited to: - Secure bike storage - Cycle parking - Active travel and public transport route info - Led rides and riding skills training - Events - Bike fleet and kit for free loan or affordable hire, including adaptive bikes, ebikes, cargo bikes, etc. - Bike fleet maintenance - E-bike charging - Maintenance skills training - Free M checks - Cycle Repair Stand - Other active travel initiatives, promoting walking and wheelchair use - Other sustainable transport initiatives, promoting bus and train use Partnership working offered by the Park Authority may include but is not limited to: = Support to find a premises for the hub - Support to establish a sustainable operating model - Support to secure longevity of the hub beyond the initial funding period - Early support in establishing and delivering initiatives - Engagement, communications and promotional support - Support to establish partnership agreements with other service providers, including where services have already been established via prior competitive procurement by the Park Authority. Funding would be from National Lottery Heritage Fund, via Cairngorms 2030. The procurement route will be decided by the estimated value of the services provided. The form of contract is yet to be confirmed, but would be a Service Provider contract, for example an NEC Term service contract or NEC Alliance contract. The contract may also take the form of a fixed-term service agreement for approximately 3 years with a view to working in partnership during the fixed-term to develop a sustainable operating model beyond that fixed-term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802061
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532844
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

34431000 - Non-motorised bicycles

85323000 - Community health services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025Expired
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
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transport@cairngorms.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1479873535

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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