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Cycle Hub Storage Units

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Kent, United Kingdom

VALUE

£165,360

DEADLINE

February 17, 2026 at 10:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

44112100

REFERENCE

006229-2026

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Original Tender Description

ABC are looking to procure a supplier to provide 5 small cycle storage units (6 e-bikes per unit) including installation, maintenance and any other associated costs. This is phase 1. ABC is seeking funding for up to an additional 5 small units and one large cycle hub (x24 bikes). As this is dependent on receiving funding, there is no guarantee of award for these additional units. This is phase 2. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Shelters./2DY8ER7GSC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2DY8ER7GSC
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Not specified in the provided documents.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to provide cycle storage units.
  • Ability to install cycle storage units.
  • Ability to provide maintenance services for cycle storage units.
  • Ability to cover all associated costs for the contract.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Capability to supply 5 small cycle storage units, each designed for 6 e-bikes.
  • Capability to perform installation of the cycle storage units.
  • Capability to provide ongoing maintenance for the cycle storage units for the contract duration.
  • Capability to potentially supply up to an additional 5 small units and one large cycle hub (24 bikes) if Phase 2 funding is secured.
  • Proposed solution must meet quality standards, as quality accounts for 60% of the evaluation criteria.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a competitive price for the provision, installation, maintenance, and associated costs of the cycle storage units, as price accounts for 40% of the evaluation criteria.
  • Ensure the bid covers all associated costs.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid electronically via the Delta eSourcing portal.
  • Ensure the bid is submitted by the deadline: 2026-02-17T10:00:00+00:00.
  • The bid must detail the provision of 5 small cycle storage units (6 e-bikes per unit), including installation and maintenance.
  • The bid should address the potential for additional units in Phase 2, subject to funding.

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Lot L-1008839144
General InformationL-1008839144.html
Summary:
This document serves as a welcome to the Kent Business e-Sourcing Portal, providing general information on how to register, access procurement opportunities, and understand the portal's secure and transparent sourcing process.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data006229-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data about a tender from Ashford Borough Council for the procurement, installation, and maintenance of cycle storage units, with an initial phase of 5 small units and a potential second phase for additional units.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data006229-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data about the Ashford Borough Council tender for cycle storage units, detailing the buyer and tender identification.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents006229-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Ashford Borough Council seeks a supplier for 5 small cycle storage units (6 e-bikes each) with installation and maintenance, with potential for additional units, requiring electronic submission via Delta eSourcing by 17 February 2026, evaluated on 40% price and 60% quality.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents006229-2026.html
Summary:
Ashford Borough Council seeks suppliers for 5 small e-bike storage units including installation and maintenance, with potential for more units, evaluated on 40% price and 60% quality, with submissions due by 17 February 2026 via the Delta eSourcing portal.

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66
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear initial project description and supports e-submission, but it lacks detailed quality evaluation criteria and specified mandatory exclusion grounds, which diminishes transparency and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The procedure type and CPV codes are clearly defined, and the 25-day submission period is reasonable for a below-threshold tender. However, the absence of specified mandatory exclusion grounds and detailed evaluation criteria represents a weakness in legal compliance regarding transparency and due process.

•Mandatory exclusion grounds are not specified in the provided documents.
•Detailed evaluation criteria are not fully specified.
Clarity60/100

The project description for Phase 1 and Phase 2, along with the AI-extracted requirements, is generally clear. However, the critical lack of detailed quality evaluation criteria (beyond a 60% weighting) makes it unclear how 'quality' will be assessed, significantly impacting overall clarity for bidders.

•Detailed quality evaluation criteria are not specified, only a weighting (60%).
•Performance conditions are broadly stated but lack specific KPIs in the provided text.
Completeness65/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and key dates are provided. However, the provided content lacks comprehensive tender specifications, including detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and full, explicit evaluation criteria. The summaries of attached documents do not confirm the presence of these critical details.

•Mandatory exclusion grounds are not specified.
•Full, detailed evaluation criteria are missing from the provided content.
Fairness55/100

The tender value is disclosed, e-procurement is enabled, and requirements do not appear tailored. However, the significant absence of detailed quality evaluation criteria severely compromises fairness, as bidders cannot objectively understand how their proposals will be judged, leading to potential subjectivity in evaluation.

•Lack of detailed quality evaluation criteria compromises objectivity and transparency for bidders.
Practicality85/100

Electronic submission is clearly supported via the Delta eSourcing portal, and direct URLs are provided. The contract start date and duration are well-defined, and financing information for both phases is clearly stated, contributing to good practicality.

Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The main consistency issue is the 'Liable Person' field being empty and the ambiguity regarding the specification of evaluation criteria (mentioned as 40/60 split but flagged as 'not specified' in detail).

•The 'Liable Person' field is empty.
•Ambiguity regarding the detailed specification of evaluation criteria.
Sustainability30/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

•No explicit green procurement criteria.
•No explicit social aspects mentioned.

Strengths

Clear description of the project scope (Phase 1 & 2).
Electronic submission via a dedicated portal is supported.
Key financial and timeline information (value, duration, start date) is provided.
CPV and NUTS codes are correctly assigned.
Value is disclosed and not classified.

Concerns

Lack of detailed quality evaluation criteria, compromising transparency and fairness.
Mandatory exclusion grounds are not specified in the provided documents.
General nature of attached document summaries, not confirming full tender specifications.
Absence of explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria.
The 'Liable Person' field is empty.

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive and detailed evaluation criteria, especially for the 'quality' component, to ensure transparency and enable fair competition.
2. Clearly specify all mandatory exclusion and selection grounds in line with national procurement regulations.
3. Ensure all essential tender documents, including full technical specifications and terms and conditions, are readily accessible and clearly referenced on the e-sourcing portal.

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