--- title: "Procurement Brief For Suppliers" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000580815" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580815" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000580815.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000580815.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FYNE FUTURES" published: "2019-04-15" --- # Procurement Brief For Suppliers Buyer: FYNE FUTURES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000580815 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580815) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000580815.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Fyne Futures, located in Rothesay, UK. The tender, titled "Procurement Brief For Suppliers," falls under the environmental protection category and is valued at £10,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 26 April 2019. The process follows an open procedure, allowing for competitive bids, and requires electronic submissions via the specified online platform. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses focused on environmental solutions, particularly those with expertise in transportation and sustainable practices. Companies experienced in developing e-bike schemes, community engagement, or transport feasibility studies will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. The successful supplier will be responsible for creating a comprehensive e-bike action plan for the Isle of Bute, offering potential for local partnerships and development of innovative, sustainable transport solutions. ## Notice Overview of project, requirements for tender submission and preferred format for submission. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We are seeking to appoint a partner to produce a comprehensive e-bike action plan. It is expected that the successful supplier will attend an inception meeting with key stakeholders on Bute, present recommendations to gain community feedback and prepare a short presentation to accompany the final reports. We expect that the following actions and points will be addressed: - Review of previous and current transport and active travel feasibility studies. - Review of current projects underway - Wayfinding Project, Rothesay Joint Campus Community Link cycle way and Spatial Strategy Options (led by Argyll & Bute Council) - What would an e-bike hire solution look like for Bute from customer perspective? Residents/Visitors - Should it follow the Car Bute model or have a different approach from Fyne Futures perspective? Membership and/or pay per hire? - Where should e-bike stations be placed from people perspective (trip drivers)? Schools, shops, places of work, leisure, - Where should e-bike stations be placed in relations to existing and proposed transport infrastructure - bus stops, ferry terminals, car parks, taxi rank, community car club, airfield? - What are the known issues, risks, and constraints on scoped sites? Land ownership, grid connectivity, space, accessibility? - Does renewable energy (PV panels) have a role at stations/charging points? - Is a modular growth model approach best? Minimum value prototype; small and central; or big impact across island? - What would a sustainable financial business model look like? - Initial capital and revenue investment required? - Ongoing operational costs? Lifecycle costs? - Local employment - direct FTE created? FTE potential from ancillary goods and services? - Environmental impact assessment - carbon savings? - Costed and Time lined Project Plan to achieve fully operational solution Timeline and Budget The development phase will begin on 1st April 2019 and is expected to be completed by 30th June 2019 We have a budget of 10,000 GBP Awarding decision will be made by a panel of key local stakeholders on the basis of best value within budget. Other Activities during this phase not part of this tender - Community Engagement - Survey to establish current baseline data related to active travel, in particular bike use - "Gies a shot" e-bike trials - Development of marketing strategy for Bike Bute ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351506 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | FYNE FUTURES | | Locality | ROTHESAY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA20 9HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Isle of Bute | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis ## Release History - 15 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351506 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351506&idx=2 16th April 2019 - word version - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351506&idx=1 15th April 2019 - Procurement brief - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351506 Procurement Brief For Suppliers - Overview of project, requirements for tender submission and preferred format for submission. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580815 - https://fynefutures.org.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=580815 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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