---
title: "Provision of an ebike rental and maintenance service in North Aberdeenshire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564735"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-16"
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# Provision of an ebike rental and maintenance service in North Aberdeenshire

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564735

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of an ebike rental and maintenance service in North Aberdeenshire." This procurement falls under the goods category and is part of an initiative aimed at enhancing local tourism and supporting the economy along the Formartine and Buchan Way. The project, valued at £120,000, is in the active planning stage, with submissions due by 14 December 2018. The e-bike service aims to be operational by 2019 and will involve strategic bike rental points within the North Aberdeenshire region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in e-bike provision, maintenance, and relevant ancillary services. Companies offering technology solutions for booking systems, security for e-bike storage, and those capable of supplying e-bike accessories, such as helmets and child seats, may find themselves well-placed to compete. The project's emphasis on sustainability and local employment could further benefit suppliers aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the growing tourism market of Aberdeen City and Shire.

## Notice

The aim of the E-Bike hire scheme is to provide electric bikes at strategic points along the Formartine and Buchan Way (former railway line). This line has been identified as one of Scotland's Great trails and as such could play an important role in supporting the local economies for those settlements along the route and would align well with aspirations to grow tourism in Aberdeen City and Shire. With the project being subject to a grant fund, there is a requirement to have the project set up and operational by 2019. The project would ideally be self-sustaining and have the potential to support and create local employment either directly through the project management or indirectly as a result of increased visitor trips to the area and the positive impact that this will have on local shops, services and facilities.

### Lot Information

ebikes, security and maintenance

Provision of 20 suitable ebikes which will become the property of the MACBI centre after the LEADER project has finished. For security purposes, there is a requirement to track the bikes via GPS. Maintenance costs should be identified along with the costs associated with training of a dedicated maintenance engineer.

Docking and storage of ebikes

Docking and charging solutions are required, this could range from Sheffield stands to fully enclosed lockers. Security of ebikes need to be considered. Charging system should be consistent with storage solution.

Booking system for ebike rental

There are a number of booking systems that could be adapted for this scheme ranging from a simple telephone booking system to a fully automated system that would generate unlock codes. Should a more technically sophisticated system be required, quotations are invited for both website and App based systems.

Ancilliaries for ebike rental service

There is a requirement for bike helmets, tag along attachments and child seats to be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337370 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337370

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337370&idx=1
  16th November 2018 - Invitation to Tender - Open
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337370&idx=2
  16th November 2018 - Appendix 1 - Statement of requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337370&idx=3
  16th November 2018 - Appendix 2 - Pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337370&idx=4
  16th November 2018 - Appendix 3 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337370&idx=5
  16th November 2018 - Appendix 4 - Conditions of contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337370&idx=6
  16th November 2018 - Appendix 5 - Award questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337370&idx=7
  16th November 2018 - ESPD (Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337370
  Provision of an ebike rental and maintenance service in North Aberdeenshire - The aim of the E-Bike hire scheme is to provide electric bikes at strategic points along the Formartine and Buchan Way (former railway line). This line has been identified as one of Scotland's Great trails and as such could play an important role in supporting the local economies for those settlements along the route and would align well with aspirations to grow tourism in Aberdeen City and Shire. With the project being subject to a grant fund, there is a requirement to have the project set up and operational by 2019. The project would ideally be self-sustaining and have the potential to support and create local employment either directly through the project management or indirectly as a result of increased visitor trips to the area and the positive impact that this will have on local shops, services and facilities.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
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