Scope
Reference
DN785075
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council has been running a successful eCargo Bike Try Before You Buy scheme since 2021. We are now looking to run a scheme in one or more new locations. Initial funding is available to support three new family eCargo bikes and run a try before you buy scheme for two years. Should the scheme prove successful, there may be an opportunity to extend the contract for an additional two years, although funding for any extension is not guaranteed at this stage. The successful bidder will be responsible for purchasing the three bikes and managing the scheme for the duration of the contract. Cambridgeshire County Council will retain ownership of the cargo bikes, and reclaim them at the final end of the contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 October 2025 to 30 October 2027
- Possible extension to 30 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial funding is available to support three new family eCargo bikes and run a try before you buy scheme for two years. Should the scheme prove successful, there may be an opportunity to extend the contract for an additional two years, although funding for any extension is not guaranteed at this stage.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Conditions of participation
n/a
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
ProContact
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PROJECT REFERENCE DN785075
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Quality of Method Statements |
Quality | 75.00% |
2 | Price |
Price | 25.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
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Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall
Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ian Gower
Telephone: +447795367836
Email: ian.gower@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government