Planning

Sheffield e-Bike Hire Scheme

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 11:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 13:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process to establish an e-bike hire scheme in the city. This initiative, detailed under the procurement ID 054694-2026, is intended to provide a sustainable transportation option tailored to Sheffield's hilly terrain. The procurement process is classified under the services category and falls within the competitive flexible procedure method, with a total projected value of £9,350,000. Key dates include a future notice release scheduled for 5th July 2026, with the project expected to start on 1st February 2027 and conclude by 31st January 2031. This ambitious project will take place within Sheffield, United Kingdom, in the UKE32 region, aiming for efficient management of e-bike parking locations to ensure safety and accessibility for all city residents and visitors.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport agency services, support services for road transport, and bicycle manufacturing. It is especially suitable for SMEs given the procurement's designation, aligning with the wider push for sustainable urban mobility solutions. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions that enhance sustainable transport infrastructure and improve urban mobility services may find considerable potential for business growth in this tender. As such, this offers a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to expand into sustainable transportation services in urban environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sheffield e-Bike Hire Scheme

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is seeking to introduce an e-bike 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 hired 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/054694-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
10 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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, TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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