Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c58-f946-70b2-b265-caccadc3bea6/cambridgeshire-county-council-request-for-quotation-ecargo-bike-first-mile-col closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cambridgeshire County Council Request For Quotation - ECargo Bike First Mile Collection Service in Cambridge [Cambridgeshire County council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cambridgeshire-county-council) Estimated value £40,000 to £50,000 Published 23 Jul 2020 Deadline Closed 7 Sept 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridge City Council invites quotations for the provision of a new First Mile Delivery service in Cambridge City Centre, using eCargo Bikes. We are seeking a provider to establish a new "First Mile Collection" service in Cambridge, using electric cargo bikes (eCargo Bikes). The service will entail collecting packages from city centre businesses by eCargo Bike, and consolidating them at a site on the outskirts of the City for collection by national couriers for onward travel and distribution. This is a brand new enterprise, which, after the provision of the bikes themselves, would need setting up and managing with minimal input from the local authority. eCargo Bikes are an attractive, low carbon, transport solution that are having a resurgence across the UK. They offer significant benefits, including removing the need for motorised vehicles in the city centre environment, reducing congestion and emissions and contributing to improved air quality. Furthermore, in light of likely future city centre traffic restrictions, they provide an important alternative mode of transport. Replacing cars and vans with eCargo Bikes contributes to good place making, and supports the city's "net zero carbon" objectives. A first mile collection service will build upon the strong local cycling culture in Cambridge to support small city centre enterprises, and contribute to healthy lives, active travel, sustainable transport and local employment. The Authority's detailed requirements are defined in the RFQ document Specification. Additional information: E-Tendering portal: (access documents here): [lgss.co.uk](https://www.lgss.co.uk/services/procurement/lgss-procurement-portal/) Title: Cambridgeshire County Council Request For Quotation - ECargo Bike First Mile Collection Service in Cambridge Reference no. DN488816 For technical / navigational support contact ProContract by telephone on 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday) or by email to Read full description ## CPV classification Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/88095293-f34d-48f0-8e10-e972ecd44d8a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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