--- title: "Foldable Cycle Hire Scheme for Kingston upon Thames" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b87522cd-a3e4-42e5-abdf-7cb2c2d2a303" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b87522cd-a3e4-42e5-abdf-7cb2c2d2a303" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b87522cd-a3e4-42e5-abdf-7cb2c2d2a303.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b87522cd-a3e4-42e5-abdf-7cb2c2d2a303.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES" published: "2018-05-20" --- # Foldable Cycle Hire Scheme for Kingston upon Thames Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b87522cd-a3e4-42e5-abdf-7cb2c2d2a303 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b87522cd-a3e4-42e5-abdf-7cb2c2d2a303) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b87522cd-a3e4-42e5-abdf-7cb2c2d2a303.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is seeking a contractor for the "Foldable Cycle Hire Scheme for Kingston upon Thames" as part of an open procurement process. This initiative involves the installation and maintenance of foldable bike hire stations at three new locations: Kingston Town Centre, Kingston Station, and New Malden Station. The contract, valued at £200,000, is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 25th June 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 22nd July 2018 and will run for five years, concluding on 21st July 2023. The primary focus is within the transport equipment industry category, specifically under the CPV classification of auxiliary products to transportation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in cycling infrastructure and bike hire solutions. Companies capable of installing secure bike stations and providing quality folding bikes will find this contract suitable for growth. As the scheme is designed to be self-sustaining, organisations with experience in managing membership and booking systems will also be positioned advantageously to engage in this initiative. Collaboration with local authorities and adherence to health and safety regulations will be essential for prospective bidders. ## Notice RBK are seeking a contractor to install and maintain folding bike hire stations at 3 new locations across the borough (see specification). * Kingston Town Centre, * Kingston Station and * New Malden Station. Once contract is awarded further details on specific locations will be notified by RBK. There should be a minimum of 12 folding bikes at each location. RBK may stagger the installations. RBK reserve the right to change the proposed locations from those stated above or to not install hire stations if TfL funding is withdrawn or project spending priorities change. 1.8 Hire stations and bikes to be branded with Council's mini-Holland brand 'Go Cycle'. All bikes and bike station elements are to be delivered to each site by the successful contractor and installed in line with Council health and safety procedures with all necessary permits from the Council. The contractor will be expected to provide and carry out the installation of quality folding bikes and secure facilities to hire them from. The facilities will need to be accessible 24/7 but secure against theft and vandalism. The whole cycle hire scheme must be self-sustaining. The contractor will be expected to cover the cost of installing and maintaining the bikes and hire facilities, as well as managing the membership and booking systems. Apart from the initial installation cost there should not be any ongoing financial commitment needed from RBK past the initial payment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4dad8d-353d-4152-abf9-5e85c24c1b5a | | 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 | 20 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jul 2018 - 21 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES | | Locality | KINGSTON | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT1 1EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Kingston upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kingston Town | | Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ## Release History - 20 May 2018 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4dad8d-353d-4152-abf9-5e85c24c1b5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4dad8d-353d-4152-abf9-5e85c24c1b5a 20th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kingston.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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