Award

PROVISION and OPERATION of an eBIKE HIRE SCHEME IN ABERDEEN

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 10:39

TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 12:49

TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 12:46

Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 07:55

Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision and operation of an eBike hire scheme in Aberdeen, focusing on public road transport services. The project aimed to introduce a fleet of no less than 200 eBikes, aligned with the UK's standards for electrically assisted pedal cycles. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure under the legal framework provided by CELEX 32014L0024. The awarding phase concluded with a contract signed on 16th December 2025 and is now active with an awarded value of £200,000. Voi Technology, renowned for its expertise in micromobility solutions, emerged as the primary supplier, with support from a subcontractor for vehicle redistribution and battery swaps. The operations are scheduled to continue through a fixed term with potential for extensions, prioritising quality and price as the award criteria, and significant dates included the commencement of the standstill period and eventual contract launch, culminating in the scheme's go-live in March 2026.

This tender creates considerable opportunities for service providers specialised in sustainable transport solutions and those adept at managing large-scale public hire programmes. Voi Technology’s involvement signifies a robust capacity for such operations, presenting opportunities for companies with expertise in public bike hire schemes, logistics, and support services to engage in potential subcontracting roles. Businesses capable of fulfilling technical requirements for infrastructure deployment and operational capability stand to benefit, contributing to job creation and local economic development. The contract's focus on community benefits like job creation related to the project and local SME engagement ensures wider participation, fostering growth for businesses agile enough to deliver comprehensive transport services, comply with rigorous insurance standards, and innovate in sustainable urban mobility.

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Notice Title

PROVISION and OPERATION of an eBIKE HIRE SCHEME IN ABERDEEN

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council is seeking for the provision and operation of an eBike hire scheme in Aberdeen with a start-off minimum fleet size of no less than 200 (two hundred) eBikes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the provision and operation of an eBike hire scheme in Aberdeen with a start-off minimum fleet size of two hundred (200) electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPC), (otherwise known as electric bike (eBike)) which must comply with the UK Government's Standards and Legal requirements for EAPCs.

Renewal: This contract has an initial term of 36 months (3 years) with optional extension up to a total of 60 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002990-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 May 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transportstrategy@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOI TECHNOLOGY

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