--- title: "Readybike Cycle Hire Scheme - early engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6dc6ef2d-5d56-43ec-8afd-9b7a54c75ab9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dc6ef2d-5d56-43ec-8afd-9b7a54c75ab9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dc6ef2d-5d56-43ec-8afd-9b7a54c75ab9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dc6ef2d-5d56-43ec-8afd-9b7a54c75ab9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-26" --- # Readybike Cycle Hire Scheme - early engagement Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dc6ef2d-5d56-43ec-8afd-9b7a54c75ab9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dc6ef2d-5d56-43ec-8afd-9b7a54c75ab9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dc6ef2d-5d56-43ec-8afd-9b7a54c75ab9.json) ## Summary Reading Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Readybike Cycle Hire Scheme," aimed at enhancing cycling infrastructure in Reading, Berkshire. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2017 for a minimum duration of three years, transitioning into a rolling agreement. The tender is classified under the CPV code for bicycles and will employ an open procurement method. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by the end of the tender period on 26th June 2017. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in cycle rental operations, maintenance, or related services. Companies that focus on sustainable transport solutions, including those with capabilities in securing sponsorships and advertising, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The successful contractor will have the chance to develop and transform the ReadyBike initiative, contributing to a greener urban transport landscape while benefiting from a stable long-term contract. ## Notice Reading's cycle hire scheme, ReadyBike, was launched in June 2014 as part of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund programme. The scheme is made up of 200 bicycles, across 28 docking stations and 334 docking points located at key destinations, including Reading Station, University of Reading, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Thames Valley Business Park. ReadyBike was launched to help achieve the target of encouraging an additional 2300 daily cycle trips and reducing congestion by approximately 10%. Feedback from users has highlighted the numerous benefits of the scheme, including breaking down barriers to cycling particularly where storage is an issue or to overcome perceived barriers to bicycle security. The existing cycle hire scheme has facilitated almost 71,000 trips over approximately 315,000 miles to key employment, education, retail and leisure sites as well as major transport interchanges at Reading Station and Earley Station. The number of annual subscribers continues to grow steadily with trips by these users exceeding daily subscribers during colder months. Reading Borough Council is seeking proposals from contractors that are able to continue delivering ReadyBike, under license from 1st September 2017 for a minimum term of 3 years and thereafter transferring to a rolling agreement with six months' notice by either party. The successful Contractor will be expected to work alongside the existing Contractor, Hourbike, during the mobilisation period, for up to one calendar month to ensure smooth transition between service providers. The Contractor will be expected to submit a proposal for the continued operation and maintenance of the scheme utilising existing cycle hire infrastructure owned by the Council, including bicycles, docking stations/points and information terminals. Proposals will need to demonstrate a clear commitment to further developing the scheme to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the service without any financial support from the Council, including but not limited to securing sponsorship and advertising agreements. Proposals including the relocation or reduction of the number of docking stations will be considered where there is clear evidence demonstrating that the changes will help ensure the scheme is self-financing throughout the duration of the contract and in the future. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd4b250-4fc3-45e1-aa25-4e3ccf4fdfc4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 34430000 - Bicycles - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 63710000 - Support services for land transport - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 26 May 2017 at 11:33 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd4b250-4fc3-45e1-aa25-4e3ccf4fdfc4 - 26 May 2017 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e2f0e8-6c24-4e7b-a39e-2dcfc5598c2d - 26 May 2017 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e2f0e8-6c24-4e7b-a39e-2dcfc5598c2d - 26 May 2017 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e2f0e8-6c24-4e7b-a39e-2dcfc5598c2d - 26 May 2017 at 10:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e2f0e8-6c24-4e7b-a39e-2dcfc5598c2d - 26 May 2017 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e2f0e8-6c24-4e7b-a39e-2dcfc5598c2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd4b250-4fc3-45e1-aa25-4e3ccf4fdfc4 26th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e2f0e8-6c24-4e7b-a39e-2dcfc5598c2d 26th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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