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E Scooter Trial Phase 3

Transport for London

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 13:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Feb 2026 at 12:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 16:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 12:20

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 17:06

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 15:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 15:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 15:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Sep 2025 at 15:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "E-Scooter Trial Phase 3" is spearheaded by Transport for London (TfL) as the buying organisation, supported by London Councils. Under the industry category of public road transport services, this process focuses on awarding two contracts for the provision of e-scooter rental services in Greater London. The procurement, positioned at the Award stage, follows the open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, indicating an open and transparent selection process. With a procurement value estimated at £42,336,000 including VAT, these contracts are expected to span from 21 September 2026 to 17 September 2028 with possible extensions until 2032. The trial's commencement is set for September 2026 and will potentially last up to 24 months, with room for extension. The operators Lime Technology Limited and VOI Technology UK Ltd were identified as the top tenderers, constituting prime candidates for contract awards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies in the transport and mobility sectors. The prospect of providing e-scooter services across such a prominent urban landscape as London opens avenues for increased visibility and revenue generation. It suits businesses with expertise in electric or specialist vehicles, particularly those experienced in shared micromobility services. Large-scale companies like VOI Technology and Lime Technology are well-placed due to their proven capabilities and resources, while SMEs with innovative proposals and strong technical proficiencies might also find lucrative opportunities if they can meet TfL's stringent evaluation criteria. The Trial's link with sustainable transport aligns with broader mobility and environmental strategies, enhancing its appeal to businesses committed to eco-friendly service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E Scooter Trial Phase 3

Notice Description

This is an award notice for two contracts in relation to the third phase of the Transport for London (TfL) E-scooter Rental Trial (the 'Trial'). The procurement has been conducted pursuant to the Procurement Act 2023. TfL is choosing to award two contracts and enter into two Administration Agreements ('Agreement') with the Operators who submitted the most advantageous tenders in relation to performance of the e-scooter services required by the Trial. The Agreement sets out the terms that apply to an Operator in relation to the provision of e-scooter services in the Greater London Area and its obligations to a) TfL as the Administrator of the third phase of the Trial and b) the various London Boroughs and/or the City of London Corporation who wish to participate in the Trial by permitting the use of e-scooters within their respective jurisdictions (referred to as 'Participating Boroughs'). The Agreement provides that a Participating Borough may issue a notice to require the relevant Operators to enter into a contract for the provision of e-scooter rental services in the geographic area controlled by that Participating Borough. Participating Boroughs may choose to enter a Full-Service contract for the provision of an e-scooter rental service or to allow e-scooters to be ridden through only (Ride-Through-Borough). TfL is awarding two (2) contracts. Three Tenders have been submitted that met the minimum requirements and met the award criteria. TfL evaluated responses from all three Tenderers. This is an award recommendation being made to award the contracts to the top two scoring Tenders (most advantageous tenders). Note: pursuant to the Agreement, which is a concessionary arrangement, Operators must pay the Charges set out in the Specification. The Charges payable to TfL as the Administrator comprise an annual Administration Charge and an annual Per Bay Charge relating to the number of parking bays available. Further detail about the Charges is given in the Specification. Operators are not entitled to request payment under the Agreement from the Administrator or any of the Participating Boroughs. The third phase of the Trial will to commence in September 2026 and will run for an initial term up to 24 months, which will comprise twenty-six consecutive 28-day periods. The Trial term may at TfL's discretion be extended for up to 4 years in increments of any length up to a maximum of 4 years. The Trial term will run in line with national legislation, currently in place until May 2028. The total value of the Agreement is defined as the maximum aggregate revenue accessible to Operators over the duration of the Trial term (assuming the maximum four-year extension period is used). Total value (estimated) PS35,280,000 excluding VAT PS42,336,000 including VAT Contract Dates (estimated) 21 September 2026 to 17 September 2028 Possible extension to 12 September 2032 5 years, 11 months, 22 days Description of possible extension: The contract will include options to extend for increments of any length up to four years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will include options to extend for increments of any length up to four years.

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/065186-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£35,280,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,280,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£17,640,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LIME TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Voi Technology UK Limited

Further Information

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