Planning

Locker Based Bike Hire Scheme

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Locker Based Bike Hire Scheme situated in the city centre with options for expansion. Classified under the services industry category, with a focus on bicycles and road transport services, this procurement targets the UKC23 region in the United Kingdom. The process is open under a 'below threshold - open competition' method, with prospective suppliers allowed to submit electronically. The tender period concludes on 27 November 2025, with enquiries closing on 24 November 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 8 December 2025 and may extend for up to five years, should the Council decide on service continuation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in bike hire solutions, dock systems, or related infrastructure. Companies that can provide efficient, automated locker systems for bicycle storage and rental might find this tender particularly appealing. There is potential for further site additions throughout the contract's duration, opening doors for providers looking to grow their operations within the region. Innovative SMEs and established transport service companies would both be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aligns with the ongoing push for sustainable urban transport solutions.

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Notice Title

Locker Based Bike Hire Scheme

Notice Description

Sunderland Council has a requirement for a Locker Based Bike Hire Scheme located in the city centre, with potential for wider expansion. The scheme will consist of an automated bike locker or 'dock' solution where users can pre-book and collect/return bikes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council may wish to add further sites for the service throughout the contract.

Renewal: Extension up to 5 years available should the Council wish to continue with the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072195-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
grant.richardson@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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