---
title: "ELC Meet The Buyer Event - E-bikes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031143"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-31"
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# ELC Meet The Buyer Event - E-bikes

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031143

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## Summary

The East Lothian Council is planning to host a Virtual Meet the Buyer Event focused on E-bikes on 10th March 2022 at 14:00 GMT. This event falls under the category of training services and is part of an initiative to discuss current market intelligence related to electric bike access in East Lothian. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage in this planning stage to inform upcoming procurement processes and provide feedback. Future notices related to this procurement opportunity may be published by 3rd October 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electric mobility and related sectors, particularly those involved in electric bikes, cargo bikes, and associated infrastructure. Suppliers providing services such as maintenance, digital systems for public hire schemes, and other relevant products are well-suited to participate. Engaging in the Meet the Buyer event will enhance their understanding of the council's specifications and enable them to submit competitive tenders in the forthcoming procurement processes.

## Notice

East Lothian Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, will host a Virtual Meet the Buyer Event on 10th March 2022 at 14:00 GMT. Businesses will be able to meet with procurement and those involved with active travel within East Lothian Council. This event aims to share current market intelligence and provide an opportunity to learn about top tendering tips to enable businesses to become tender ready. The event is FREE to attend.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme is hosting a virtual Meet the Buyer event on 10th March 2022 at 14:00 GMT. This event will provide attendees and exhibitors with an opportunity to learn about East Lothian Council's plans to widen electric bike access across the county, which includes proposals for a county-wide public hire electric bike scheme. Businesses will be encouraged to share any experience that could inform the specifications and parameters of a subsequent procurement process. Businesses will also have the opportunity to obtain advice on how to submit relevant tenders and ask any questions relating to completion of tenders. Suitable for a range of suppliers including electric bikes; electric cargo bikes; docking and charging infrastructure; digital display boards for hire locations; signage; servicing and maintenance of electric bikes and electric cargo-bikes; and web, app and back office systems for public hire electric bike schemes. In order to ensure the council can consider all potential options and set appropriate parameters for the procurement process, the council is publishing this PIN. We would be grateful for your input and feedback to assist us in obtaining current market information. Additional information: If you need any further information, please contact the procurement department in East Lothian Council at procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk or the Supplier Development Programme team at info@sdpscotland.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002729-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2022 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 17:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002729-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675713
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=675713
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181

## Provenance

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