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title: "Bike Share Scheme"
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# Bike Share Scheme

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7b5510c-d2dd-4f1f-bb72-6fb3abb27acf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Bike Share Scheme was conducted by Watford Borough Council, inviting tenders to establish a bike hire service in Watford, part of its sustainable transport strategy. The tender was categorised under the bicycles industry (CPV code 34430000) and had a total contract value of £3,000,000. The open procurement method was employed, and the tender period concluded on 24th September 2019, with the contract period set to commence on 2nd March 2020 and end on 1st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the transport services and cycling industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the council's focus on sustainable transport aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly mobility solutions. Businesses offering innovative solutions in bike rental services, maintenance, and integrated transport technology would be particularly well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council invited tenders to introduce a bike hire service in Watford as part of the council's sustainable transport strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60bf5f8-2cef-4ed7-bdb8-cc1784e311b5 |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMIDSY LTD TRADING AS BERYL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2019 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60bf5f8-2cef-4ed7-bdb8-cc1784e311b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60bf5f8-2cef-4ed7-bdb8-cc1784e311b5
  11th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=435546557
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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