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UK4

Cycle Hire Scheme

  • First published: 27 February 2026
  • Last modified: 27 February 2026
  • Version: 1
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd36
Published by:
Cardiff Council
Authority ID:
AA0422
Publication date:
27 February 2026
Deadline date:
30 March 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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 portalhttps://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

ERFX1008756

Procurement description

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

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

250000 GBP to 250000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

18 May 2026, 00:00AM to 17 May 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 17 May 2031

Contracting authority

Cardiff Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: County Hall

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF10 4UW

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ

Contact name: Alex Tombs

Email: ardalprocurement@cardiff.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Concession

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 34422000 - Cycles with auxiliary motors
  • 34432000 - Parts and accessories for bicycles
  • 50115200 - Motorcycle maintenance services

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Lot value (estimated)

250000 GBP Excluding VAT

300000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

18 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

17 May 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

17 May 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 x 12 month extensions

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

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.

Participation

Conditions of participation

please refer to the Tender documents for conditions of participation,

Award criteria

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%)

Weighting: 55.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

The price is via a spreadsheet

Weighting: 30.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Community Wellbeing Benefits

Description

Community wellbeing benefits consists of 3 parts. Quantitative, Qualitative and a Delivery Plan

Weighting: 15.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

30 March 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

20 March 2026, 12:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

All submissions are via Proactishttps://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/LoginNo postal submissions will be accepted. All submissions must be received before the closing date and time to be considered.

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
24 December 2025
Deadline date:
23 January 2026 23:59
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
1
Authority name:
Cardiff Council
Publication date:
27 February 2026
Deadline date:
30 March 2026 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Cardiff Council

About the buyer

Main contact:
n/a
Admin contact:
n/a
Technical contact:
n/a
Other contact:
n/a

Further information

Date Details

0800 222 9004

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