CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Croeso Y Feicwyr/Cyclists Welcome Project

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The National Trust is seeking quotations for a short turn around project to supply new cycle parking, cycle repair stands and e-cycle chargers at a number of defined visitor properties across Wales. This is to improve the basic provision as part of a ‘Cyclists Welcome’ project that is working to enable and encourage more people to choose cycling as a way to visit. Facilities are to include:

‘Toast racks’ of Sheffield stands– with some bespoke requirements. These must be available in black or alternative colours specified to match the requirements of individual visitor properties

Cycle repair stations – These must be available in black or alternative colours specified to match the requirements of individual visitor properties

E-cycle chargers – These must be available in black or alternative colours specified to match the requirements of individual visitor properties.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=172806.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

1. Toast racks of Sheffield stands

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38 of 3 Sheffield stand toast racks

The toast racks must:

Use materials and finishes that are long lasting and robust as they will be positioned outdoors with no weather protection, with several located in coastal marine environments.

Offer a good level of security to users with the width of the tubing used on the stands made clear

Each Sheffield stand should include an additional mid-height tubular bar, adding flexibility for users with different sizes/shapes of cycle

Be available in RAL colours specified by individual properties (The majority of properties require black stands. A small number require a bespoke colour based on a theme across the site).

Spacing between each stand must be 1 metre to comply with minimum recommended widths in UK guidance

Include the option for a plate on the end stand of each ‘toast rack’ for display of a sponsor graphic / info

Ideally have a flat rail between stands or a rail with minimal upstand

2. Public cycle repair station, including in-built track pump

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14 units

The public cycle repair stand must:

Use materials and finishes that are long lasting and robust as they will be positioned outdoors with no weather protection, with a number potentially being located in coastal marine environments

Be available in RAL colours specified by individual properties (The majority of properties require black stands. A small number require bespoke colour based on a theme across the site)

Arrive pre-assembled with details provided of any necessary groundworks required for installation

Have space for displaying a sponsor graphic / logo

Have cheaply and easily replaceable spare parts should individual components perish or be damaged

3. E-cycle charging stations

(See detail column for further info)

6 unit, each with capacity to charge at least 2 cycles

The e-cycle charging unit must:

Allow users to plug in their own e-cycle or wheeled mobility aid charger

Use materials and finishes that are long lasting and robust and designed to be located outdoors in areas with no weather protection. A number could potentially be positioned in coastal marine environments

Each unit must have capacity to charge at least 2 cycles

Be available in RAL colours specified by individual properties (The majority of properties require black stands. A small number require bespoke colour based on a theme across the site)

Arrive pre-assembled with details provided of any necessary groundworks required for installation

Have space for displaying a sponsor graphic / logo

Have cheaply and easily replaceable spare parts should individual components perish or be damaged

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Please follow submission instructions within the attached RFQ.

(WA Ref:172806)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice