Design, Supply, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of a public e-bike scheme in East Lothian

Concepts

• east lothian
• east lothian council
• land transport
• elc
• maintenance of a public e-bike scheme
• public ebike scheme
• east lothian council wishes
• public network of ebike hire stations
• maintenance of ebikes
• design

Location

East Lothian

Description

ELC wish to establish a public eBike scheme via a network of eBike hire stations across the county and are therefore seeking to procure a contract for the design, supply, installation, operation and maintenance of eBikes and associated docking stations. The network will create key links between and within towns as well as increase awareness of ebikes as a practical utility transport option.

Total Quantity or Scope

East Lothian Council wishes to establish a public network of eBike hire stations across the county and are seeking to procure a contract for the design, supply, installation, operation and maintenance of hire eBikes and associated docking stations, plus the management of the user experience, branding promotion, membership of the scheme. The network will create links between and within towns as well as increase awareness of ebikes as a practical utility transport option.

Renewal Options

There may be the option for extension of the contract beyond the initial period.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 63710000 - Support services for land transport
• 34422000 - Cycles with auxiliary motors
• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 34430000 - Bicycles

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. QUALITY: The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent), OR The bidder be able to provide copies of equivalent documented policies and procedures as set out in the SPD. HEALTH AND SAFETY: The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum. OR, The bidder be able to provide copies of equivalent documented policies and procedures as set out in the SPD. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate, OR, The bidder is able to provide copies of equivalent documented policies and procedures as set out in the SPD. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=640876. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As part of the Council's wider duties towards its citizens, the Council wishes to engage with suppliers, providers and contractors to deliver benefits to our young people, through work experience opportunities, training opportunities or links with schools, but also to provide assistance with community projects, as well as engaging in supply chain initiatives. For successful tenderers there will be an obligation for the delivery of Community Benefits once the aggregated spend with East Lothian Council contracts has reached 50K GBP in any financial year. This will be delivered through East Lothian Works who will be in contact with the successful tenderer. (SC Ref:640876) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=640876