Shared bike rental and associated micromobility schemes Framework Agreement - Solent Region

Concepts

• solent transport
• road transport
• portsmouth
• micromobility schemes framework agreement
• bike rental
• bike share schemes
• behalf of solent transport
• solent region
• rental schemes
• solent transport area

Location

Description

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') on behalf of Solent Transport, is establishing a multi-supplier, multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the provision of shared bike rental schemes in the Solent Transport area. The Framework Agreement is made up of 2 Lots, with each Lot consisting of 3-4 suppliers: • Lot 1 - Central Southern England • Lot 2 - Isle of Wight Bike share rental schemes are planned for Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight. Contracts for delivery of these schemes will be awarded in parallel with the establishment of the framework. The highest ranked tenderer on Lot 1 will be awarded separate contracts by Portsmouth and Southampton City Councils. The highest ranked tenderer on Lot 2 will be awarded a contract by Isle of Wight Council. Solent Transport is a partnership of the four Local Transport Authorities in the Solent Region (the council, Southampton City Council, Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council). Solent Transport successfully bid for funding from the Department for Transport to establish a Future Transport Zone (FTZ). The FTZ bid includes £2million that can be allocated to launch bike share schemes. This funding is forecast to be split as follows: • Portsmouth and Southampton: £1.6 million - £1.8million • Isle of Wight: £200,000 - £400,000 Tenderers have the option of taking up all, some or none of the available funding. FTZ funding ends on 30 Jun 24 and as such tenderers are required to put forward proposals which will be financially self-sustaining beyond this date. The initial term of the call-off contracts for Southampton, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Councils will commence from 1 Jun 22 and will end on 30 June 24. They may be extended at the option of the contracting authorities in increments to be agreed to a maximum total term of approx. 10 years. The aim is to have schemes launched in some capacity in Summer 22, with full-scale schemes launched by April 23. All assets purchased using FTZ funding will be maintained and operated by the suppliers who will retain responsibility for all upkeep and replacement. On termination or expiry of the contract, the supplier will be required to "buy back" assets at their current market value on a prescribed depreciation basis. The depreciation model is included within the procurement documents. The scope of this framework includes, but is not limited to: • Complete shared bike rental scheme services, supplies and any necessary works required during installation. This includes for all types of bike, including but not limited to manual, electric, cargo, adapted bikes and tricycles. • Shared e-scooter rental scheme services, supplies and any necessary works required during installation. • Any additional shared rental micro mobility services, for example e-mopeds, that are offered by appointed framework suppliers at award and/or over the duration of the framework agreement. • Bike and associated micro-mobility pool schemes. The Framework Agreement will commence on 1 Jun 22 and will operate for a period of 4 years. No extension options are available. The estimated maximum value of the framework is estimated to be £200million. This is a potential maximum total consideration that includes all potential turnover generated by the suppliers. It allows sufficient capacity in the event that further schemes are launched via the agreement and allows for all potential extension and variation options to be taken up. Further information is included under Section VI.3. The council will establish the framework agreement in accordance with the Open Procedure as defined within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) to the following programme: • Issue of FTS Notice and tender documents: 7 Feb 22 • Tender return deadline: 11 Mar 22 • Interview/demonstration period: 14-15 Apr 22 • Notification of award decision: 06 May 22 • Commencement of framework: 01 Jun 22

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CPV Codes

• 60100000 - Road transport services

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