Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Lincolnshire County Council
County Offices, Newland
Lincoln
LN1 1BA
Contact
Ms Lucy Reed
LucyJ.Reed@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Bike/ebike Hire Scheme across Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Reference number
DN599780
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) welcome discussion about bike/ebike hire. This Market Engagement will focus on the below points in relation to bike/ebike hire scheme:
- Technological advancements linked to ApplePay and AndroidPay as well as geofencing to allow for additional stations and simplicity of moving docking points.
- Geographical scheme expansion; to include the entirety of the city of Lincoln as well as villages in the periphery including Branston, Washingborough and Nettleham.
- Bike/ebike specifications.
- Reporting information.
- Concessionary Contract.
As part of the process the Council is keen to engage with the supplier market to help finalise
the scope and particulars of the framework offering. As part of its pre market engagement
strategy, the Council is offering a short window for interested suppliers to engage in virtual
1-1 meetings with the Council or to submit a response to a written questionnaire. Full details of the process and requests to take part can be undertaken at the following link
https://procontract.due-north.com/
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a prior information notice so full particulars of the procedure, nature and quantity of
supplies are yet to be finalised and will be refined through this call for market involvement.
Following market engagement, it is anticipated the Council will utilise either the Restricted
or Open procedure to invite interested candidates to tender for the opportunity. The Council
will likely look to appoint a single for a four year period with option to extend.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is anticipated that the contract will be subject to renewal prior to the end of its term.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 May 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No