Planning

Sheffield eBike Hire Scheme Soft Market Test

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 13:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is planning to introduce a new sustainable transport initiative with the Sheffield eBike Hire Scheme. The council aims to support the city's transport infrastructure with a cycle hire system featuring e-bikes adapted for Sheffield's challenging topography. This scheme falls under the services category and will involve support services for road transport, bicycles, and transport agency services. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a key preliminary market engagement scheduled for 27 October 2025. The actual contract period is expected to commence on 20 April 2026 and could run until as late as 2031 if renewed. The initiative aligns with enhancing mobility options for both residents and visitors and will take place in Sheffield, United Kingdom, within the UKE region.

This tender is a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable transport solutions, e-bike manufacturing, and transport infrastructure management. With a procurement value of £9.35 million, companies providing innovative cycle hire systems and associated support services could significantly benefit and expand their operations. The upcoming soft market test invites businesses that can offer fitting solutions to Sheffield's unique transport needs and those able to support the implementation and maintenance of e-bike stations throughout the area. As Sheffield City Council seeks partners to help create environmentally friendly and efficient transport options, businesses in the sector are presented with the chance to establish or solidify their presence in the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sheffield eBike Hire Scheme Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is seeking to introduce a cycle hire scheme into the city to provide an additional mode of sustainable and active transport to the residents and visitors to the city. The proposed scheme will provide all e-bikes to suit Sheffield's hilly topography. The e-bikes will be allowed to hire from designated parking locations (either marked bays or physical infrastructure such as racks or docks), to ensure efficient management of cycle hire parking and safety of pedestrians and other road users.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99008&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065234-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

63520000 - Transport agency services

63712000 - Support services for road transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 years
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wanqi Zhang
Contact Email
wanqi.zhang@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053152

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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