Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for London
5 ENDEAVOUR SQUARE
LONDON
E201JN
Contact
Andrew Taylor
Telephone
+44 7821812478
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
http://TfL.sourcing-eu.ariba.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Electric Scooters (E-Scooters) Rental Trial 2 in London
Reference number
WS1132166864 / TfL_scp_2315
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60100000 - Road transport services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
On 9 May 2020, the Department for Transport ("DfT") announced its intention to start trials of rental electric-scooters ("e-scooters") to help support cities across the United Kingdom as part of its restart and recovery response following the Coronavirus-induced lockdown, with the DfT demonstrating a preference for coordination of trials at a local level.
Further to this, Transport for London ("TfL") worked with London Councils as representative for the 32 London boroughs and the City of London Corporation (together, the "Boroughs") to procure operators of rental e-scooters ("Operators") for a trial of e-scooters in London ("Trial"). The first phase of this Trial has been in place in London since 7 June 2021. On 28 June 2022, the DfT authorised relevant authorities to allow e-scooter trials to continue from November 2022 to the end of May 2024.
This current opportunity relates to the procurement of Operator(s) of rental e-scooters for a second phase of the Trial in London, currently planned to commence by Autumn 2023 for an
initial term of up to 24 months. The Trial term may at TfL's discretion be extended by up to 12 months. The second phase of the Trial may therefore run beyond May 2024 (when DfT
currently envisages e-scooter trials ending) and as a result be subject to any new legislation that may be passed by Parliament.
As with the first phase of the Trial, in the second phase TfL will lead the procurement of Operators, and the administration and co-ordination of e-scooter Trial operations. Potentially some or all of the Boroughs that are currently participating in the Trial will continue to do so in the second phase, and it is anticipated that more Boroughs in Greater London may join the Trial.
By coordinating efforts, TfL and the Boroughs can continue to:
• ensure a consistent and safe standard for e-scooters across London;
• provide an evidence base for TfL and individual Boroughs' policy positions on e-scooters;
• offer the only legal way to ride an e-scooter in public in London, with a central focus on
safety;
• remain an active participant in the government's trials, enabling London's learnings and
data to shape national legislation;
• maintain the environmental benefits of providing a green alternative to private car use;
• help increase the resilience of conventional TfL transport options by providing an additional
mode; and
• set a benchmark that helps to drive up the standards of other micromobility services in
London.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,750,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This concession is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £6,750,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34400000 - Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars
- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This was a competitive procurement for the award of contracts to Operators in relation to the second phase of the Trial.
The procurement was conducted pursuant to the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 ("CCR 2016"). TfL have awarded contracts and entered into Administration Agreements ("Agreement") with 3 Operators, setting out the terms that apply to the Operator in relation to the provision of e-scooter services in the Greater London Area and its obligations to a) TfL as the administrator of the second phase of the Trial and b) the various London Boroughs and/or the City of London Corporation who wish to participate in the Trial by permitting the use of e-scooters within their respective jurisdictions.
The Agreement provides that a Participating Borough may issue a notice to require the relevant Operator(s) to enter into a contract for the provision of e-scooter rental services in the geographic area controlled by that Participating Borough. Participating Boroughs may choose to enter a Full-Service contract for the provision of an e-scooter rental service or to allow e-scooters to be ridden through only (Ride-Through-Borough).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria described below:
- Criterion: Vehicle Design and Safety
- Criterion: Vehicle Maintenance
- Criterion: Parking
- Criterion: User Education and Community Engagement
- Criterion: Risky Behaviours and Crime
- Criterion: Environmental Impact
- Criterion: Equitable Access
- Criterion: Delivery of Data and Insights
- Criterion: Operations and operational conduct
- Criterion: Cyber Security
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Start date
25 September 2023
End date
22 September 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Plus extension of a further 12 months
The value in Section II.1.5 represents the estimated total value of all the concession contracts as calculated in accordance with regulation 9 of the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. This estimate is therefore the potential total turnover of the Operators, for the maximum contract(s) duration of 36 months. The calculation is based on overall ridership to date and prices under the current trial. This estimate is not an estimate of profit, nor a guarantee of revenue, nor does it represent any amount payable between the Operators, TfL or the Boroughs. TfL does NOT present the value on this notice as a promise of turnover and for the avoidance of doubt is not liable to Operators for any difference between the actual turnover and the amount in Section II.1.5)
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Award procedure with prior publication of a concession notice
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
TfL conducted this procurement pursuant to the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 ("CCR 2016")
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-030087
Section five. Award of concession
A concession/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of concession
five.2.1) Date of concession award decision
4 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the concessionaire
EMTransit Ltd.
Unit 4 Bittern Place, Coburg Road
London
N22 6TP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
11768066
The concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £2,250,000
Total value of the concession/lot: £2,250,000
Section five. Award of concession
A concession/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of concession
five.2.1) Date of concession award decision
4 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
The concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the concessionaire
Lime Technology Limited
C/O DWF Company Secretarial Services Limited 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street
Manchester
M3 3AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
Companies House
11517465
The concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £2,250,000
Total value of the concession/lot: £2,250,000
Section five. Award of concession
A concession/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of concession
five.2.1) Date of concession award decision
4 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the concessionaire
Voi Technology UK Limited
2nd Floor National House, 60-66 Wardour Street
London
W1F 0TA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
12616585
The concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £2,250,000
Total value of the concession/lot: £2,250,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court, Royal Courts of Justice London
London
Country
United Kingdom