Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-065da9
- Published by:
- City & County of Swansea
- Authority ID:
- AA0254
- Publication date:
- 27 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 06 March 2026
- Notice type:
- UK3
- Has documents:
- Yes
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Swansea Council is considering developing a new city-wide rental e-bike scheme, designed to provide a high-quality, accessible and a reliable rental micromobility service for residents, students, workers and visitors. The project aims to address gaps in the public transport network, support active travel adoption and contribute to the city’s wider decarbonisation priorities. This notice provides an opportunity for Preliminary Market Engagement. 2 documents are attached and upon review a questionnaire should be completed via MS Forms link: https://forms.office.com/e/zj9QECSmge
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
CCS/25/338
Procurement description
Swansea Council is considering developing a new city-wide rental e-bike scheme, designed to provide a high-quality, accessible and a reliable rental micromobility service for residents, students, workers and visitors. The project aims to address gaps in the public transport network, support active travel adoption and contribute to the city’s wider decarbonisation priorities. This notice provides an opportunity for Preliminary Market Engagement. 2 documents are attached and upon review a questionnaire should be completed via MS Forms link: https://forms.office.com/e/zj9QECSmge
Total value (estimated)
750000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
900000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
05 October 2026, 00:00AM to 04 October 2031, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 04 October 2033
Contracting authority
City & County of Swansea
Identification register:
Address 1: Civic Centre
Town/City: Swansea
Postcode: SA1 3SN
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-8699-BJGD
Contact name: Sam Wilkes
Email: sam.wilkes@swansea.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Concession
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 63515000 - Travel services
- 63516000 - Travel management services
Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
true
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
05 October 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
04 October 2031, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
04 October 2033, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
24 months
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
Options will be described when the Competitive Flexible Procedure is released
Participation
Conditions of participation
To be confirmed within future tender documents
Conditions of participation
To be confirmed within future tender documents
Conditions of participation
To be confirmed within future tender documents
Contract terms and risks
Payment terms
See tender documents in future UK4 notice
Description of risks to contract performance
See tender documents in future UK4 notice
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
05 March 2026
Expression of interest deadline
06 March 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
03 July 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Once UK4 notice is published details of the portal will be published.
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
05 October 2033, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Preliminary Market Engagement Material PPN content
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Preliminary Market Engagement Material Project Information
Document type
Bidding documents
Document type
Via eTenderWales
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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There are no commodity categories for this notice.
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Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 1018 |
Swansea |
Document family
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Notice details
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- Publication date:
- 26 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 06 March 2026 23:59
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- City & County of Swansea
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- Publication date:
- 27 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 06 March 2026 12:00
- Notice type:
- UK3
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- City & County of Swansea
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a
Additional documents
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Current documents
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Replaced documents
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