Planning

Dockless Bikes

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 17:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has initiated the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at appointing one or more dockless e-bike operators. The tender is titled "Dockless Bikes" and focuses on providing a safe and sustainable shared e-bike service to support the council's broader sustainable transport goals within Westminster, London. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically within the bicycles industry, with CPV code 34430000. There is a key engagement milestone scheduled for 19 September 2025, wherein suppliers are encouraged to express interest by completing a questionnaire that will guide the procurement strategy. The overall timeline indicates that the contract period will commence on 1 October 2026, with potential renewal extending until 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable urban mobility solutions, particularly those with expertise in e-bike operations. Companies with capabilities in fleet management, data sharing for real-time monitoring, and compliance with operational restrictions through technologies such as geofencing may find this tender especially suitable. The potential for collaboration with Westminster City Council offers a strategic growth opportunity, aligning business operations with the council's sustainability and transport objectives. Engaging in this process allows businesses to contribute to Westminster's vision of a greener city while expanding their operational footprint in a key urban area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dockless Bikes

Notice Description

To procure and appoint one or more dockless e-bike operators to provide a safe, sustainable, and high standards of well-managed shared e-bike service within Westminster. The service will support the Council's wider sustainable transport objectives, and minimising the parking impact for residents, businesses and stakeholders in Westminster. Operators will be expected to (but not limited to): - Deploy, and manage fleet of dockless e-bikes available for hire to the permitted maximum fleet cap set by the Council. - Ensure all non-active vehicles are parked within designated marked bays and areas permitted by the Council. - Agree to any restrictions on parking and access using geofencing technology as set by the Council. - Maintenance of the fleet to a high standard and safe for public use. - Share real-time data with the Council for monitoring and audit purposes. - Unsuccessful bidders and any unpermitted vehicles will be subject to enforcement actions. - Expect any new legislation and licencing scheme to supersede any form of contract or working agreements between the Council and operators. These agreements or contracts will be terminated, and will align with the Transport Authority (Transport for London)'s licencing scheme timelines. Please note the value of this contract has not been established yet as the engagement will help guide this and the procurement strategy

Planning Information

A questionnaire will be uploaded in the Jaggaer portal under ref SQ_30144 for suppliers to complete to help guide our procurement strategy and better understand the market. Please express interest here and complete this document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052620-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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