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Electric Bicycle Rental Scheme - London Borough of Hounslow

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:07

Award

01 Jul 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow has successfully completed a procurement process for an Electric Bicycle Rental Scheme. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Transport services," involved a limited competition procurement method below the threshold, specifically targeting the concession market. The contracts were awarded on 30th June 2025, and the contracts commence on different dates in July and October 2025, with active statuses carrying through till August 2027, and potential extensions up to 2028. The location for this project is within the London Borough of Hounslow, region UKI75, United Kingdom. The process was initiated with the aim of operating dockless e-bike rental services and has now reached the award stage, dealing with service provisions as the main procurement category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those specialising in environmentally-friendly mobility solutions such as electric bicycles. Companies like HUMAN FOREST LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), and VOI TECHNOLOGY UK LTD, a larger enterprise, have been actively involved, suggesting that businesses of varying scales with capabilities in sustainable urban transport are suitably positioned to compete in similar tenders. The focus on e-bike rental services aligns with growing demands for sustainable and low-emission transport solutions, providing participating businesses with the opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the environmental transport sector.

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Notice Title

Electric Bicycle Rental Scheme - London Borough of Hounslow

Notice Description

The contract is for the operation of dockless e-bike rental services within the London Borough of Hounslow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055678
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080637-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,150,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2025 - 10 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW, LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HUMAN FOREST

VOI TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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