Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
N/A
Police Headquarters, Middlemoor
Exeter
EX2 7HQ
UK
Contact person: Sarah Keeping
Telephone: +44 1392225657
E-mail: sarah.keeping@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
NUTS: UKK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69859&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Procurement and Maintenance of E-Bikes
Reference number: 918
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34430000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
We invite suppliers with a proven past performance including technical capabilities and evidence of economic and financial standing for the following high-level specification to respond to the PIN:
• Supply of E-Bikes
• Maintenance and Service of E-Bikes
• Mobile Maintenance and Service of E-Bikes
The Prior Information Notice is to alert the market of the requirement and we would like to hear from you as part of our market engagement phase, prior to the tender opportunity. Contact the Procurement team listed for more information.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot One: Supply of E-Bikes
Lot Two: Maintenance and Service of E-Bikes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Procurement and Maintenance of E-Bikes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34422000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK
Main site or place of performance:
Exeter
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Devon and Cornwall Police cover a geographic region of over 3,900 Sq Miles and employ over 3,500 Officers. A key element of delivering operational policing are our Neighbourhood Policing Teams who provide a visible resource for the community and our partners with the ability to tackle local issues with a renewed focus on community engagement, reassurance and problem solving. Local policing teams patrol on foot or bike to maximise visibility and community engagement.
Devon and Cornwall Police are therefore beginning a procurement process for the supply and maintenance (Lotted) of approximately 60 (Sixty) Electric Bikes (E-Bikes), which will be issued to the Neighbourhood teams allowing officers to patrol in their local communities and offer a greener and more sustainable option of transport.
We invite suppliers with a proven past performance including technical capabilities and evidence of economic and financial standing for the following high-level specification to respond to the PIN:
• Supply of E-Bikes
• Maintenance and Service of E-Bikes
• Mobile Maintenance and Service of E-Bikes
The Prior Information Notice is to alert the market of the requirement and we would like to hear from you as part of our market engagement phase, prior to the tender opportunity. Contact the Procurement team listed for more information.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/07/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/06/2023