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Cycle Hire Scheme

Cardiff Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 17:55.

Opportunity overview

The Council is seeking a suitably experienced operator to supply, operate and fund a micro mobility and cycle hire scheme for the City of Cardiff. The scheme is to include, eBike and eCargo bike hire, with the possibility to also incorporate eScooter hire subject to future legislative changes during the period of this contract. The scheme will provide up to 2500 units within the Cardiff City Council area with parking in designated bays, supported by measure to ensure safe and efficient use of footways for all uses. The operator will be responsible for delivery a fully self-supporting scheme at nil cost to the council, covering all assets, operations, maintenance and customer management requirements. The tender documents can be found on the Proactis portal https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Classification

  • CPV34422000 — Cycles with auxiliary motors
  • CPV34432000 — Parts and accessories for bicycles
  • CPV50115200 — Motorcycle maintenance services

Lots

  • Lot 1£250k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ERFX1008756
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
All submissions are via Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login No postal submissions will be accepted. All submissions must be received before the closing date and time to be considered.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

concession

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
30 Mar 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
20 Mar 2026, 12:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
300,000
Amount
250,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
There are 5 Quality Questions - the breakdown is as follow: Operations (35%) Continuous Improvements (20%) Account and Contract Management (10%) Safety (25%) Data (10%)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
The price is via a spreadsheet

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Community Wellbeing Benefits
Description
Community wellbeing benefits consists of 3 parts. Quantitative, Qualitative and a Delivery Plan

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
please refer to the Tender documents for conditions of participation,

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
18 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
17 May 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
17 May 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month extensions

Options

Description
The contract will allow changes to the number of vehicles and stations , along with the types of vehicles in line with legislation changes during the period of the contract. All additions or changes will be subject to agreement with the Local Authority and any permissions required.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34422000
Description
Cycles with auxiliary motors
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
34432000
Description
Parts and accessories for bicycles
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50115200
Description
Motorcycle maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
017649-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
27 Feb 2026, 08:44
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Cardiff Council
Id
GB-PPON-PVHP-5769-YHRQ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVHP-5769-YHRQ

Address

Street Address
County Hall
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF10 4UW
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL22

Contact

Name
Alex Tombs

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UKL22 · CF10 4UW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL22 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 017649-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·