Published date: 23 July 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 7 September 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34000000

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

  • Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 63000000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£40,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

LGSS001-DN488838-66372644

Published date

23 July 2020

Closing date

7 September 2020

Contract start date

5 October 2020

Contract end date

4 October 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a provider to establish a "Try Before You Buy" electric cargo bike (eCargo Bike) leasing scheme for Cambridge..A range of eight eCargo Bikes would be made available to local residents and businesses to borrow for a specified length of time to inform future purchasing decisions. eCargo Bikes are an attractive, low carbon, transport solution that are once again becoming widely adopted across the UK. They offer significant benefits, including removing the need for motorised vehicles in the city centre environment, reducing congestion and emissions and contributing to improved air quality. Furthermore, they provide an important mode of transport, especially in light of likely future city centre traffic restrictions. Replacing cars and vans with eCargo Bikes contributes to good place making, and supports the city's "net zero carbon" objectives. This leasing scheme will build upon the strong local cycling culture in Cambridge to support both families and small city centre enterprises, and contribute to healthy lives, active travel, sustainable transport and local employment. Whether the customer is a parent transporting children, or a business considering transport options, purchasing a cargo bike is a substantial investment. This scheme will provide the opportunity to try out an eCargo Bike in context and decide whether it is the right option without risking a heavy investment. By offering a range of models, from compact family bikes through to larger business bikes, it will give people the confidence that they are choosing the right bike for their family or business. The Authority's detailed requirements are defined in the RFQ document Specification.

More information

Additional text

E-Tendering portal: (access documents here): https://www.lgss.co.uk/services/procurement/lgss-procurement-portal/
Title: Cambridgeshire County Council Request For Quotation - ECargo Bike Leasing Scheme
Reference no. DN488838
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About the buyer

Contact name

Ian Gower

Address

Shire Hall
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AP
United Kingdom

Email

ian.gower@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/