--- title: "Urban Freight Transport (E-Cargo Bikes) - West of England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0d8385e-7c1c-4e4f-97f4-1d3bcb22796f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0d8385e-7c1c-4e4f-97f4-1d3bcb22796f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0d8385e-7c1c-4e4f-97f4-1d3bcb22796f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0d8385e-7c1c-4e4f-97f4-1d3bcb22796f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2022-02-28" --- # Urban Freight Transport (E-Cargo Bikes) - West of England Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0d8385e-7c1c-4e4f-97f4-1d3bcb22796f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0d8385e-7c1c-4e4f-97f4-1d3bcb22796f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0d8385e-7c1c-4e4f-97f4-1d3bcb22796f.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the "Urban Freight Transport (E-Cargo Bikes)" project, aimed at enhancing transport services in England. This procurement falls under the miscellaneous transport equipment category, with a total budget of £120,000. The tender period is set to end on 21st March 2022, while the contract will commence on 29th March 2022 and conclude on 30th June 2023. The authority is particularly focused on ensuring the regular use and maintenance of e-cargo bikes during the trial phase, which is scheduled from June 2022 to June 2023, towards sustainable urban freight solutions. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transportation and logistics sectors, particularly those involved in the supply and maintenance of e-cargo bikes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the Combined Authority seeks to implement a variety of service offerings through this project. Suppliers who can demonstrate efficient delivery capabilities, especially in light of potential supply chain delays, may gain a competitive advantage. The varied lots available also provide flexibility for businesses to submit tailored bids based on their unique offerings. ## Notice The Combined Authority are seeking to provide a bundle of services and products to 'Trial Hosts', the organisations selected to partake in the trials and to 'Nominated Riders', the individuals who have been identified to ride the e-cargo bikes during the trials (which will be a minimum 12 months). Well-maintained bikes will be key to ensuring that the trials can be undertaken safely and efficiently. The intention is for the e-cargo bikes to be used regularly each day in accordance with the trial conditions which will be agreed between the Combined Authority and the Trial Hosts. Basic maintenance training will be provided to Nominated Riders to reduce the inevitable impact of wear and tear and to ensure the e-cargo bikes are kept in operational condition throughout the trial. The chosen supplier would be expected to work with the Combined Authority and the Trial Hosts throughout the trials (Spring 2022 - Spring 2023) to programme in scheduled servicing requirements and to respond to emergency 'call out' requirements. Suppliers will need to consider a number of requirements as described in the following section. The Combined Authority require each e-cargo bike purchased for the trials to have a scheduled servicing plan throughout the trial duration to replace parts as required and to perform any preventative maintenance. There is also an identified need to provide additional, demand responsive services throughout the trials in the event of any emergencies and issues that may arise. These safeguards are key to mitigating safety and operational risks and protecting the integrity and continuation of the trials. The exact number of bikes being procured will be confirmed through discussions with the Trial Hosts subject to their requirements. For each lot in the procurement of the bikes, a range of quantities is provided. For the purposes of costing, we ask that a unit price is given, as well as the details of any savings made possible through the acquisition of multiple bikes. It is possible that one or more of the advertised lots in this specification may no longer be required, subject to discussions with Trial Hosts and the Combined Authority reserves the right to purchase the amount required only. The Combined Authority would like to commence trials by the 1st June. We are aware of significant supply chain delays in the bicycle industry and would like to understand approximate lead times in your response to this specification. Suppliers who can deliver bikes in time for trial commencement will receive extra credit. The 4 separate lots for the bikes covering different chassis styles and price brackets are as follows: LOT 1 E-cargo bike ( ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e205378-f7f9-4f0d-82e5-5d569213db46 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60160000 - Mail transport by road - 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver - 63521000 - Freight transport agency services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2022 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e205378-f7f9-4f0d-82e5-5d569213db46 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e205378-f7f9-4f0d-82e5-5d569213db46 28th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ How to Express and Interest - View Tender Documentation and submit a bid. ## Notice URLs - https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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