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title: "Cycle Hire IPR Verification"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ddab443-6077-4627-8247-62656dea1571"
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# Cycle Hire IPR Verification

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ddab443-6077-4627-8247-62656dea1571

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cycle Hire IPR Verification" project, initiated by Transport for London, involves consultancy services aimed at verifying the Intellectual Property Rights of the London Cycle Hire Scheme hardware. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on bicycles and research consultancy. The award was made on 20th October 2015, with the contract period running from 21st October 2015 to 31st January 2016. This limited procurement method was executed without prior publication of a contract notice and has a total value of £178,738, whilst the tender process has since concluded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property consultancy and hardware verification, particularly those with experience in the cycling industry. Suitable competitors may include larger consultancy firms with a strong background in research and development, as this project required expertise in evaluating technical documentation and engaging with physical hardware development. Engaging in such public procurement can strengthen business profiles and expand networks within the public sector.

## Notice

Consultancy services to verify the London Cycle Hire Scheme (LCHS) hardware Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to enable a competent third party to rebuild the hardware based purely on the deposited IP documentation provided to bidders of the Cycle Hire Re-Let.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdc383c-338d-4617-866b-fb2a09d1ae9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2015 - 31 Jan 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,738 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,738 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2017 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdc383c-338d-4617-866b-fb2a09d1ae9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afdc383c-338d-4617-866b-fb2a09d1ae9a
  14th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa7267c7-04f3-4c21-8034-3825a5fe8b46
  Cycle Hire IPR Verification

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