Planning

London E-Scooter Trial Phase 3

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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PlanningUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 12:20

Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 17:06

PlanningUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 14:15

PlanningUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 14:13

PlanningUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 14:11

Planning

22 Sep 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has issued a planned procurement notice for the London E-Scooter Trial Phase 3, which seeks to award concession contracts to two e-scooter operators. This initiative is part of an ongoing trial that began in June 2021 and is conducted in collaboration with London Councils and boroughs. The upcoming contract period will start on 22nd September 2026 and might extend until 21st September 2028, with options to prolong for an additional three years subject to Department for Transport extensions. The trial is focused on e-scooter rideshare services across London, falling within the industry categories of electric and specialist vehicles, and public road transport services. Key dates include vehicle testing between 27th April and 8th May 2026, with tender submissions due by 24th April 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring competition is broad and inclusive.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies with competence in electric vehicle services and public transport solutions. Firms ranging from small and medium enterprises to established market players with robust financial capacity and technical expertise will find this opportunity enticing. Businesses adept at large-scale operations and capable of meeting the stringent service delivery and sustainability requirements specified by TfL will benefit from the expansive reach and profile-raising potential inherent in such a contract. The estimated value of up to £34.56 million GBP underlines a substantial market opportunity for the selected operators. Engaging in this trial could position businesses at the forefront of the sustainable urban transport sector in the UK's capital.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

London E-Scooter Trial Phase 3

Notice Description

This notice is to alert the market that Transport for London has a requirement for the provision of e-scooter rideshare services across London. The London E-Scooter Trial launched in June 2021 and is managed by TfL in partnership with London Councils and London boroughs. Since its launch more than 7 million trips have been made. More information on the trial can be found here: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/electric-scooter-rental-trial National e-scooter trials have been extended by the DfT up to May 2028. This procurement is seeking to award e-scooter concession contracts from September 2026 up to September 2028 with the option to extend beyond this in line with any future extension by the Department for Transport. This procurement will result in the award of contracts to two e-scooter operators. The contracts resulting from this procurement may be awarded by and may be for the benefit of other contracting authorities. Tender documents will be provided electronically via TfL's e-Tendering portal. As part of the tender evaluation, we plan to carry out vehicle testing. We estimate that this will take place between 27th April 2026 and 8th May 2026. The value in this notice represents the estimated total value of all the concession contracts as calculated in accordance with procurement regulations. This estimate is therefore the potential total turnover of the Operators combined, for the maximum contract(s). This estimate is not an estimate of profit, nor a guarantee of revenue, nor does it represent any amount payable between the Operators, TfL or the Boroughs. TfL does not present the value on this notice as a promise of turnover and for the avoidance of doubt is not liable to Operators for any difference between the actual turnover and the amount in this notice. TfL reserves the right to amend the dates and intended procurement route as set out in this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will include options to extend for up to three additional periods of 12 months each (1 year + 1 year + 1 year). Extensions may be exercised under the following circumstances: Performance and service continuity: Where the operator has met or exceeded agreed service levels, and continued operation is deemed beneficial to the authority. Operational requirements: If the scheme requires additional time to achieve strategic objectives or align with wider mobility initiatives. Policy alignment: where policy frameworks remain supportive of the scheme beyond the initial term.

Planning Information

Following this notice, engagement activities include: Distribution of Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). Supplier Registration and Participation. Please note, registration to our supplier portal is not required at this stage or in relation to submission of MSQ responses. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to: i. provide advance notice that TfL is considering to undertake a tendering exercise to set up a new contract; ii. understand the market interest in this procurement; iii. identify suppliers who would like to participate in the Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) as part of our Preliminary Market Engagement process to provide the services outlined in this procurement. Interested suppliers should register their interest in this procurement by sending an email message by no later than 08 October 2025 to jamesvalentine@tfl.gov.uk. Your Expressions of Interest email message should clearly state: • Subject Title: tfl_scp_002558 - London E-Scooter Trial Phase 3 • Supplier name • Contact details The interested suppliers will then be sent a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) along with guidance notes. Responses should be submitted by 16:00 on 08 October 2025. Following an assessment of responses received from the MSQ, we may hold further follow-up sessions with individual suppliers to gather their feedback. This will help us to finalise our procurement strategy. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and the subsequent MSQ do not form part of a formal procurement process. TfL is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in any aspect of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice exercise. TfL cannot guarantee it will incorporate all or any feedback received into any subsequent procurement documentation. Participation or non-participation in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will not disadvantage or advantage any supplier's ability to participate in any future procurement activity, including in particular any subsequent procurement process undertaken to deliver the project. TfL is under no obligation to follow up this market engagement exercise in any way or with any interested parties. TfL intends to publish any tender exercise in relation to this proposed sourcing activity using SAP ARIBA. Interested parties will need to be registered on this system if they wish to participate at the below link: https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=bRtskzOdPIXLDrbT&realm=TfL&dard=1 In the event of issues or difficulty with the registration please visit the SAP Ariba Supplier Registration Help Page: https://help.sap.com/docs/strategic-sourcing/supplier-management-setup-and-administration/about-new-supplier-registrations?locale=en-US If you have any queries regarding your registration, please contact: Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003857-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34400000 - Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£28,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 21 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
James Valentine
Contact Email
jamesvalentine@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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