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title: "ELC Meet The Buyer Event - E-bikes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000675713"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000675713

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## Summary

The East Lothian Council is planning a public procurement process for an innovative project related to electric bikes, titled "ELC Meet The Buyer Event - E-bikes". The event is scheduled for 10th March 2022 at 14:00 GMT and will be hosted virtually. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to enhance electric bike accessibility across East Lothian, with a focus on potential public hire schemes. Interested parties can register for the event to learn about upcoming opportunities and contribute feedback that may influence future procurement initiatives.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in the electric bike sector, including manufacturers of electric bikes, electric cargo bikes, and companies offering related infrastructure and services such as charging points and maintenance. The involvement in this Meet the Buyer event is particularly beneficial for suppliers looking to understand the procurement landscape and enhance their tender readiness. By attending, businesses can gain valuable market insights and connect directly with procurement officials, paving the way for future contracts in the growing electric vehicle market.

## 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439219 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 3 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 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439219

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN439219&idx=1
  31st January 2022 - E-bike hire scheme survey
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439219
  ELC Meet The Buyer Event - E-bikes - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- 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

## Provenance

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