---
title: "Norwich E-Cargo Bike Library"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0395ca"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0395ca.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-20"
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# Norwich E-Cargo Bike Library

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0395ca

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Norwich E-Cargo Bike Library" project. The project aims to provide small businesses in Norwich with access to e-cargo bikes in the city centre, funded by a grant from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The Council has appointed Outspoken Cycles Ltd to operate the e-cargo bike library, located in the Air Quality Management Area of Norwich. The initial contract is valued at £129,000 and was signed on October 5, 2023, with potential extensions based on additional funding.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in transport services and bicycles to participate in the provision of e-cargo bikes in Norwich. The procurement stage has passed, with the contract currently active. Businesses operating within the Norwich Air Quality Management Area can benefit from this project, which focuses on promoting sustainable transportation methods and reducing air pollution in the city center. Interested parties can explore further growth opportunities by engaging with Norfolk County Council's initiatives for promoting environmentally friendly transport solutions.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council have been successful in their application to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ("DEFRA") for a grant that will be used to give small businesses access to e-cargo bikes in the city centre of Norwich. Norfolk County Council have appointed an organisation to operate an e-cargo bike library in the Air Quality Management Area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Norwich City Council declared an Air Quality Management Area ("AQMA") Norwich city centre in 2012, where air pollution is a significant issue due to the annual average nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels exceeding the recognised thresholds. Norfolk County Council have appointed an operator for an e-cargo bike library to be used by businesses and organisations operating primarily in the Norwich AQMA. The Scheme will comprise of a minimum of ten e-cargo bikes to be loaned on a short-term basis to users operating within the Norwich AQMA. Additional information: The dates provided in II.2.7 indicate the initial contract length. If additional funding is made available and subject to agreement by both parties, at the end of the initial contract length the Contract may be extended. The length of any extension(s) will be dictated by the amount of additional funding received but shall not exceed five years in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015880-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £129,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTSPOKEN CYCLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015880-2024
- 10 Aug 2023 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023378-2023
- 9 Jan 2023 at 09:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000485-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

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