Reading Borough Council · Awarded contract

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Operation and Maintenance of ReadyBike Cycle Hire Scheme in Reading

Awarded 31 Aug 2017

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Awarded31 Aug 2017

Value£0.00

SupplierHourbike Ltd

AgencyReading Borough Council

RegionSouth East

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 6y 2mo ago3y term

Awarded 31 Aug 2017Expired 30 Aug 2020

About

Reading Borough Council awarded a contract to Hourbike Ltd for the continued operation and maintenance of the ReadyBike cycle hire scheme, utilizing existing infrastructure including 200 bicycles, 28 docking stations, and 334 docking points.

The scheme, launched in June 2014 under the Local Sustainable Transport Fund programme, has facilitated almost 71,000 trips over approximately 315,000 miles to key destinations such as Reading Station, University of Reading, Royal Berkshire Hospital, and Thames Valley Business Park.

The contract begins on 1st September 2017 for a minimum term of 3 years, thereafter transferring to a rolling agreement with six months' notice by either party.

The contractor is expected to work alongside the existing contractor, Hourbike, during a mobilisation period of up to one calendar month to ensure smooth transition.

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