Operation of bicycle transfer hubs Houten centre and Castellum, both with associated commercial space
The Municipality of Houten is seeking an operator for two bicycle transfer hubs (FT) – one at Houten station and one at the Castellum – including the adjacent commercial spaces. The procurement concerns an open procedure for a service contract. The operator must keep the FT operational, ensure safety, maintenance, and customer service, and also manage the commercial spaces (rent, marketing, maintenance). There is an emphasis on sustainability, customer satisfaction, and cooperation with local partners. The contracting authority expects clear reporting, a service level agreement (SLA), and a plan for continuous improvement. The assignment requires experience in running bicycle transfer hubs, knowledge of municipal regulations, and managing commercial real estate spaces. The municipality offers a multi-year contract with possibilities for extension, depending on performance.
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01What is being requested
The Municipality of Houten is seeking an operator for two bicycle transfer hubs (FT) – one at Houten station and one at the Castellum – including the adjacent commercial spaces. The procurement concerns an open procedure for a service contract. The operator must keep the FT operational, ensure safety, maintenance, and customer service, and also manage the commercial spaces (rent, marketing, maintenance). There is an emphasis on sustainability, customer satisfaction, and cooperation with local partners. The contracting authority expects clear reporting, a service level agreement (SLA), and a plan for continuous improvement. The assignment requires experience in running bicycle transfer hubs, knowledge of municipal regulations, and managing commercial real estate spaces. The municipality offers a multi-year contract with possibilities for extension, depending on performance.
The Municipality of Houten is looking for an operator for the FT at Houten station and the FT at Houten Castellum and the integrated/adjacent commercial spaces.
02Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
03Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
04Likely competitors
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
06Frequently asked questions
What does the assignment for the operation of the bicycle transfer hubs entail?
Which activities fall under the operation of the commercial spaces?
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 443K
€ 1,2 mln
€ 4,0 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 63 · diensten n=110