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title: "SOFT MARKET TEST: E-BIKE"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# SOFT MARKET TEST: E-BIKE

Buyer: SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a38e42db-a785-411a-b4ad-e799400b645d

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## Summary

The South Hams District Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "SOFT MARKET TEST: E-BIKE". This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Bicycles and is aimed at companies with an e-bike share model suitable for rural landscapes in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The engagement end date for this process is set for 12th January 2024.

This tender by the South Hams District Council presents an opportunity for companies specializing in e-bike services to showcase their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, which focuses on promoting active travel and achieving value for money in the provision of e-bikes for the local community.

## Notice

South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are looking to commission an e-bike service which would provide the greatest measurable impact for value for money to promote active travel. At this stage we are looking for expressions of interest of companies with an e-bike share model that would work in our rural landscape.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb248ab-31de-4d28-9e80-ab8e6012f25c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 12:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb248ab-31de-4d28-9e80-ab8e6012f25c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb248ab-31de-4d28-9e80-ab8e6012f25c
  20th December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2638b883-349f-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southhams.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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