Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
capitalEsourcing
.
London
.
UK
E-mail: wmitchell@westminster.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.capitalesourcing.com
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Folding bike Hire Scheme
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34430000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Westminster City Council is looking to launch a new Folding Bike Hire programme throughout the borough. The programme will deploy automated folding bike rental sites across Westminster and enable residents, commuters and tourists to use folding bikes 24 hours a day.
The aim of this project is to incorporate the Folding Bike Hire Programme into the already establishes public transport system.
Westminster City Council is looking for a supplier who can deploy the following throughout the City:
- A minimum of 50 folding bikes.
- Automated docks in 7 strategic locations, primarily at transport hubs and some Westminster housing estates.
- Over a contract length of 5-years.
We are keen to understand the level of appetite for this opportunity from the market.
Participation in these engagement opportunities does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for the Council and the Council is not bound to accept any proposals offered.
The Authority reserves the right, at its own discretion, to withdraw from the process and pursue alternative routes to market for the provision of these services, should it decide to do so.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
299 664.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Number of bikes we are looking for: minimum 50 bikes
Number of automated docks: 7 strategic locations, primarily at transport hubs and some Westminster housing estates
Contract length. ST: 5 years
II.2.14) Additional information
Westminster City Council is looking to launch a new Folding Bike Hire programme throughout the borough. The programme will deploy automated folding bike rental sites across Westminster and enable residents, commuters and tourists to use folding bikes 24 hours a day.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
16/08/2023
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
18/05/2023