Tender

Cycle Friendly Cairngorms - Community Cycle Infrastructure

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Cycle Friendly Cairngorms – Community Cycle Infrastructure." This procurement focuses on works related to the installation of E-bike charging stations and secure cycle parking units within the National Park. Interested parties must submit applications by 3rd March 2026. The open procedure invites electronic submissions, with relevant documentation available on the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This initiative falls under the "General public services" category, supporting the enhancement of cycle infrastructure in the UKM62 region, namely Grantown-on-spey.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the sustainable transport and infrastructure sectors, particularly those with expertise in developing or installing renewable energy and cycling facilities. Companies capable of delivering innovative, reliable e-bike charging solutions and secure cycle storage are likely to benefit from this procurement. With a contract valued at £142,000 and potential for extension to £170,000 contingent on performance and funding, businesses stand to gain substantial growth and collaboration prospects within the public sector and community groups across the Cairngorms National Park.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle Friendly Cairngorms - Community Cycle Infrastructure

Notice Description

The Cairngorms National Park Authority invites suitably qualified and experienced organisations to submit a tender for the provision of E-bike charging stations and secure cycle parking units.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through the Cairngorms 2030 Cycle Friendly Cairngorms programme, the Cairngorms National Park Authority intends to establish a network of public e bike charging stations across the National Park. The aim is to enable residents and visitors to travel confidently by e-bike, knowing that reliable recharging facilities are available. The contractor will be required to supply, install, and commission a minimum of four (4) public e bike charging stations during Spring/Summer 2026, with a further 4-6 units to be supplied and installed in 2027, subject to the success of the initial installations and availability of funding. The timing of later installations will be agreed with the Authority and relevant community groups.

Renewal: The Park Authority anticipates that the overall value of the contract (not limited nor guaranteed) shall be GBP 100,000 with a potential extension to GBP 170,000 (inclusive of VAT) over the three-year term of the contract, subject to funding availability and meeting the performance requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823043
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549050
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

31158100 - Battery chargers

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
procurement@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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