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title: "Invitation to Tender Grizedale and/or Whinlatter Bike Hire"
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# Invitation to Tender Grizedale and/or Whinlatter Bike Hire

Buyer: THE FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-463085be-0bca-4b2d-ba5a-d8a10d67e97d

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking bidders for the "Invitation to Tender Grizedale and/or Whinlatter Bike Hire" opportunity in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the CPV code for bicycles, involves a significant contract valued at £8,000,000, aimed at operating a bike hire/retail lease within the Lake District National Park. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 30 September 2019, with the contract set to run from 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2030, featuring a mutual break available after five years.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the outdoor recreation and retail sectors, particularly those specialising in bike hire or related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging the potential for growth in the thriving tourist area of the Lake District. Businesses with expertise in outdoor activities, bike maintenance, or retail services catering to leisure and tourism are particularly well-suited to compete for this long-term lease.

## Notice

Forestry England (FE) invites prospective bidders to tender for the opportunity to operate a bike hire/ retail lease at Whinlatter or Grizedale or both in the Lake District National Park. Our intention is to award this Lease for a period of ten years and a mutual break is available within the lease on the fifth anniversary of the term commencement date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8614db-3cab-4e80-9338-4596a05a5e4f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | THE FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIKETREKS; CYCLEWISE WHINLATTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2019 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8614db-3cab-4e80-9338-4596a05a5e4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8614db-3cab-4e80-9338-4596a05a5e4f
  16th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=446785758
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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