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title: "Cycle Friendly Cairngorms - Community Cycles"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789969"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-02-06"
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# Cycle Friendly Cairngorms - Community Cycles

Buyer: CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789969

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## Summary

The Cairngorms National Park Authority has initiated a tender process for the "Cycle Friendly Cairngorms - Community Cycles" project, which falls under the general public services industry category. The purpose of the contract is to supply a range of cycles and accessories for community hubs within the Cairngorms National Park, with an estimated project duration from 8 March 2025 until 31 March 2028. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 27 February 2025 and the contract award period starting the same day. The open procedure procurement method is being used, and submissions must be made electronically. The total contract value is estimated at £75,000, and the location for delivery is specified as Cairngorms National Park (UKM62 region).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of bicycles and related accessories. Companies that can provide a diverse range of cycles—such as standard hybrids, e-bikes, and e-cargo bikes, along with necessary accessories like weatherproof panniers and integrated lights—are well-suited to compete. Meeting the British Standards (BS EN ISO 4210) for cycle safety and demonstrating reliable delivery and quality control processes will be crucial. This contract will involve initial and potential ongoing supply, making it attractive for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector cycling market.

## Notice

Title of Contract: Cycle Friendly Cairngorms: Community Hub Cycles Services for supply: Range of Cycles and Accessories Estimated duration: 8 March 2025 - 31 March 2028 The contract will require an initial fleet of cycles to be supplied with additional machines delivered at mutually agreed intervals throughout the duration of the contract subject to the initial hubs being successful. All cycles will need to have completed a predelivery inspection (PDI) prior to delivery and be ready to use at the time of delivery. All cycles and accessories must meet the current industry standards. The submitted tender must demonstrate how the cycles and other equipment meets the relevant British Standards ( British Standard (BS EN ISO 4210 - Cycles. Safety requirements for bicycles) The contractor should satisfy themselves that they can provide the full range of cycles and supporting accessories in a timely manner through the duration of the contract. Detailed specification for each model/make of cycle and accessory should be included in the tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Background Through the Cairngorms 2030 Cycle Friendly Cairngorms project the Cairngorms National Park Authority is developing a series of community-based loan schemes where residents can borrow a cycle to try cycling as a means of transport. These cycles will form the basis of a series of new Community Hubs which will develop and promote cycling to rural communities throughout the National Park. Each community will have a range of needs from those who don't currently cycle to those who are confident cyclists but don't have access to the right bike to meet their transport needs. More information on the Cairngorms 2030 Transforming Transport programme, funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, can be found here: https://cairngorms.co.uk/working-together/cairngorms-2030/#travel The Cairngorms National Park Authority would like to secure a contract to supply a range of cycles suitable for use in the Community Hubs. The contract will include a variety of styles to meet the different needs of community members as per the detailed specification in the Key Outputs below. The initial contract will be to provide sufficient cycles to stock the first three Community Hubs due to be launched in Spring/ Summer 2025. If the initial scheme is successful, it will be expanded to develop additional Community Hubs over the subsequent three years (2026 - 2028) and the contract will include supplying cycles for those hubs at a time to be agreed by each party. Key outputs To secure delivery of the following cycles ideally available in a mix of male, female or unisex sizes: - 21 Standard Cycles of a Hybrid design in extra small (3) small (3), medium (6) and large sizes (6) and extra-large (3) cycles will need to include a rear rack, standard pedals and a basket to be fitted to the handlebars and should be equipped with disc brakes. To be supplied April 2025 - 14 E- Bikes in a universal design suitable for adults, suggested sizing to be extra small, (2), small (3), medium (6) and large sizes (3) though this could vary depending on the style/ manufacturer offered. Consideration needs to be made to the type of charging cable required so that the bikes can be charged at public charging points where possible and to the ease of use of the cycles by users who are not familiar with E-Bikes. Weight and Range of the machines should also be considered as they will need to be suitable for us in the rural areas of the National Park in all weathers and all year round. - 8 E-Cargo bikes suitable for use on and off road. Ideally, we are looking for a two wheeled option with a choice of racks for load carrying and the option to add child seats and weatherproof panniers too. 6 of these bikes will be allocated to the Community Hubs whilst the other 2 will be used by staff at the Park Authority. If these trials are successful, we expect to place an additional order for more machines in the subsequent years (2026-2028). Examples of the type of bike required are those made by Tern and the Trek range of 2 wheeled cargo bikes, or similar 2 wheeled cargo bikes. - Accessories: A set of fully weatherproof panniers for each of the standard and E-bikes, or similar luggage suitable for each bike. The Cargo Bikes should be supplied with luggage appropriate for their use including child seats and racks. Consideration should be given to provision of integrated lights such that lights are always charged ready for use. All cycles must specify a maximum rider weight for safe operation.

Renewal: If the initial scheme is successful, it will be expanded to develop additional Community Hubs over the subsequent three years (2026 - 2028) and the contract will include supplying cycles for those hubs at a time to be agreed by each party.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523389 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH26 3HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Badenoch and Strathspey |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 34432000 - Parts and accessories for bicycles

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523389

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523389&idx=3
  10th February 2025 - CNPA Terms & Conditions 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523389&idx=2
  10th February 2025 - Cost table - Cycle Friendly - Cairngorms Community Cycles
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523389&idx=1
  6th February 2025 - ITT Brief - Cycle Friendly Cairngorms Community Cycles
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523389
  Cycle Friendly Cairngorms - Community Cycles - Title of Contract: Cycle Friendly Cairngorms: Community Hub Cycles Services for supply: Range of Cycles and Accessories Estimated duration: 8 March 2025 - 31 March 2028 The contract will require an initial fleet of cycles to be supplied with additional machines delivered at mutually agreed intervals throughout the duration of the contract subject to the initial hubs being successful. All cycles will need to have completed a predelivery inspection (PDI) prior to delivery and be ready to use at the time of delivery. All cycles and accessories must meet the current industry standards. The submitted tender must demonstrate how the cycles and other equipment meets the relevant British Standards ( British Standard (BS EN ISO 4210 - Cycles. Safety requirements for bicycles) The contractor should satisfy themselves that they can provide the full range of cycles and supporting accessories in a timely manner through the duration of the contract. Detailed specification for each model/make of cycle and accessory should be included in the tender.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cairngorms.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789969
- https://cairngorms.co.uk/working-together/cairngorms-2030/#travel
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=789969
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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