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title: "Transport for Edinburgh Cycle Hire Scheme (TfE Cycle Hire)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000522423"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR EDINBURGH LTD"
published: "2018-05-23"
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# Transport for Edinburgh Cycle Hire Scheme (TfE Cycle Hire)

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR EDINBURGH LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000522423

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## Summary

The Transport for Edinburgh Ltd is currently seeking a contractor for the "Transport for Edinburgh Cycle Hire Scheme," a concession opportunity aimed at enhancing cycle access within the city of Edinburgh, UK. This procurement is classified under the services category and is at the award stage following a tender process that began in late 2017, with the final contract signed on 10th May 2018. The contract is intended for an initial period of three years, with an option for extension, and includes a commitment to operate the cycle hire scheme at no cost to the purchaser. Interested parties should note that the scheme will require a minimum provision of 500 manual and 100 electric bikes to be operational by June 2018.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport, logistics, and cycling infrastructure sectors. Companies that specialise in cycle servicing, maintenance, and marketing strategies would find particular value in participating. Additionally, the concession will promote local job creation and community engagement initiatives, enhancing prospects for small to medium enterprises and those in the third sector. Businesses interested in expanding their services to universities and public locations throughout Edinburgh would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, leveraging their expertise to contribute to the sustainable transport infrastructure of the city.

## Notice

A concession opportunity to provide a Cycle Hire Scheme for the City of Edinburgh for an initial three (3) years,to include Universities and Edinburgh College and their campuses, that offers a compelling choice for thoseliving, working, studying, and visiting Edinburgh, to make journeys around the city. - Planning and executing the construction and activation of the cycle hire facilities. - Developing and executing a marketing strategy alongside sponsorship or commercial relationships.Establishing the commercial offer to users. - Enabling strong patronage growth for the Cycle Hire Scheme through effective management and maintenanceof the facilities and growing the scheme to wider geographic area and greater numbers of cycles. The Cycle Hire Scheme must be run at NIL cost

### Lot Information

Lot 1

a. Supply and operate a scalable public access Cycle Hire Scheme, based at specified, publicly owned locations across the city, along with private university campus locations. b. The Concession will be for an initial period of three (3) years, with an option to extend the term of the for additional periods at the sole discretion of TfE for up four (4) further years in increments to be decided by TfE. c. The Cycle Hire Scheme must be run at NIL cost to TfE. d. The Operator shall be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Cycle Hire Scheme, including, withoutlimitation, provision of cycles and necessary infrastructure, management, indemnity, insurance, and marketing. e. Provide a minimum of 500 manual and 100 electric bikes to be operational from Summer 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320070 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR EDINBURGH LTD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1YJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles

## Release History

- 23 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320070
- 22 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307537
- 22 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305229
- 12 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304151

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=5
  19th December 2017 - 5.Appendix D1 - Selection Questionnaire (SQ Part 1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=12
  19th December 2017 - 5.Appendix D1 - Selection Questionnaire (SQ Part 1)AMENDED_VERSION2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=2
  14th December 2017 - 2.Appendix A - Qualification Templates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=3
  14th December 2017 - 3.Appendix B - Concession Terms and Conditions_Draft
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=4
  14th December 2017 - 4.Appendix C - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=6
  14th December 2017 - 5.Appendix D2 - Selection Questionnaire (SQ Part 2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=7
  14th December 2017 - 5.Appendix D3 - Selection Questionnaire (SQ Part 3)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=8
  14th December 2017 - 6.Appendix E - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=9
  14th December 2017 - 7.Appendix F - Commercial Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=10
  14th December 2017 - 8.Appendix G - TfE Health & Safety Policy Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=11
  14th December 2017 - 9.Appendix H - Potential Proposed Locations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304151&idx=1
  14th December 2017 - 1.TfE Bike Scheme Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304151
  Transport for Edinburgh Cycle Hire Scheme (TfE Cycle Hire) - A concession opportunity to provide a Cycle Hire Scheme for the City of Edinburgh for an initial three (3) years,to include Universities and Edinburgh College and their campuses, that offers a compelling choice for thoseliving, working, studying, and visiting Edinburgh, to make journeys around the city. - Planning and executing the construction and activation of the cycle hire facilities. - Developing and executing a marketing strategy alongside sponsorship or commercial relationships.Establishing the commercial offer to users. - Enabling strong patronage growth for the Cycle Hire Scheme through effective management and maintenanceof the facilities and growing the scheme to wider geographic area and greater numbers of cycles. The Cycle Hire Scheme must be run at NIL cost Tender pack is available via https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ Or to request the tender pack please email: Tenders@TransportforEdinburgh.com
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320070
  Transport for Edinburgh Cycle Hire Scheme (TfE Cycle Hire) - A concession opportunity to provide a Cycle Hire Scheme for the City of Edinburgh for an initial three (3) years,to include Universities and Edinburgh College and their campuses, that offers a compelling choice for thoseliving, working, studying, and visiting Edinburgh, to make journeys around the city. - Planning and executing the construction and activation of the cycle hire facilities. - Developing and executing a marketing strategy alongside sponsorship or commercial relationships.Establishing the commercial offer to users. - Enabling strong patronage growth for the Cycle Hire Scheme through effective management and maintenanceof the facilities and growing the scheme to wider geographic area and greater numbers of cycles. The Cycle Hire Scheme must be run at NIL cost

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://transportforedinburgh.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522423
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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