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title: "CBC-1736-T-SK Houghton Regis Cycle Hub"
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# CBC-1736-T-SK Houghton Regis Cycle Hub

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac00e5ea-c3d7-46f6-9c4b-bd871d3025af

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the Houghton Regis Cycle Hub project, designed to serve the Linmere, Bidwell West, and broader Houghton Regis areas. This hub aims to promote active travel and provide support and advice to residents wanting to cycle for both utilitarian and leisure purposes. The procurement falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" category, with additional classifications including bicycles, parts and accessories for bicycles, bicycle helmets, locks, and tyres. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, running an open procedure. Key dates include the final day for receiving questions on 19th November 2024, and the tender submission deadline on 26th November 2024 at 12:00 noon. The contract period is scheduled from 2nd January 2025 to 2nd January 2028 with delivery addresses spanning the UK and beyond.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in the cycling and travel industries to expand their services and customer base. Companies dealing in bicycle repairs, parts, accessories, and related services would find this contract particularly rewarding due to the project's community-centric approach and emphasis on promoting cycling. The procurement is not limited to small and medium enterprises, opening avenues for larger organisations to participate. By engaging in this project, businesses can align themselves with Central Bedfordshire Council's initiative to encourage sustainable travel and community well-being, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market reach.

## Notice

You are invited to tender for The Houghton Regis cycle hub will serve the community of Linmere, Bidwell West, and the wider Houghton Regis conurbation, promoting active forms of travel and offering help, support, and advice to residents and members of the public wishing to cycle for utility and leisure. During the term of the Contract, orders may be placed by Town and Parish Councils (within Central Bedfordshire) as well as Central Bedfordshire Council. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 19th November 2024. Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 26th November 2024 at 12noon. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. 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/4e59ea43-d7d6-40df-ad93-237b209ac3a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 2 Jan 2028 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 18444112 - Bicycle helmets
- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 34431000 - Non-motorised bicycles
- 34432000 - Parts and accessories for bicycles
- 34432100 - Tyres for bicycles
- 34913510 - Bicycle locks
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e59ea43-d7d6-40df-ad93-237b209ac3a7
- 29 Oct 2024 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e59ea43-d7d6-40df-ad93-237b209ac3a7
- 29 Oct 2024 at 11:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e59ea43-d7d6-40df-ad93-237b209ac3a7
- 29 Oct 2024 at 11:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e59ea43-d7d6-40df-ad93-237b209ac3a7
- 28 Oct 2024 at 15:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e59ea43-d7d6-40df-ad93-237b209ac3a7
- 28 Oct 2024 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e59ea43-d7d6-40df-ad93-237b209ac3a7
- 28 Oct 2024 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e59ea43-d7d6-40df-ad93-237b209ac3a7
- 28 Oct 2024 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e59ea43-d7d6-40df-ad93-237b209ac3a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e59ea43-d7d6-40df-ad93-237b209ac3a7
  30th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

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