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title: "GB-Watford: Bike Share Scheme - Market Engagement Exercise"
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# GB-Watford: Bike Share Scheme - Market Engagement Exercise

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eca410c-3a66-41e7-975d-67eb0ad61158

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council has issued a call for market engagement for its upcoming bike-share scheme set to commence on 1st April 2026. The tender process aims to identify service providers who can deliver exceptional bike coverage and sustainable journey solutions within the specified operational service levels. The opportunity, classified under the CPV code 34430000 for Bicycles, is located in the East of England. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 18th November 2024. The contract, valued between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, spanning six years until April 2032, falls under the services category and follows an open procurement procedure.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the contracting authority's suitability considerations. Companies specialising in sustainable transportation and innovative bike-sharing solutions would be well-suited to participate. The exercise encourages participation from service providers capable of proposing cost-effective, high-value solutions, potentially allowing businesses to expand their service offerings and enter new markets in the public sector.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council is inviting prospective Service Providers to engage in a Suppler Day to discuss the retender of its bike-share scheme which is due to start from 1st April 2026. The Council is looking for Service Providers to determine the best value solution that is possible while still delivering the expected bike coverage, volume of sustainable journeys and operational service levels. Please review the attachment and register your interest through the associated Tender box Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707c3761-5f49-463a-93ff-a95f1aa22a93 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707c3761-5f49-463a-93ff-a95f1aa22a93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707c3761-5f49-463a-93ff-a95f1aa22a93
  8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Bike-Share-Scheme---Market-Engagement-Exercise/Z8SFU82G9G
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