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Locker Based Bike Hire Solution

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sunderland City Council pertains to their "Locker Based Bike Hire Solution," specifically designed for the city centre, with potential expansion. The industry category focuses on transportation services, including bicycles, under the CPV code 60000000. The process has reached the award stage as of 20 February 2026, with the contract being active from 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2031, with a possible extension to 15 February 2036. This initiative, classified under "concession," is below the financial threshold, highlighting an opportunity for SMEs. Sunderland City Council serves as the buying organisation, with Brompton Bike Hire Ltd awarded the contract.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth in the transportation services sector, especially for businesses specialising in sustainable mobility solutions. With Brompton Bike Hire Ltd, an SME, successfully securing the contract, similar entities can find inspiration and strategise to enter or expand within this market. The procurement promises a cycle hire scheme that operates 24/7, highlighting a consistent demand for reliable and efficient transport solutions in urban settings. It is best suited for enterprises in or aspiring to expand into public transport services, automated systems, and sustainable urban developments.

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Notice Title

Locker Based Bike Hire Solution

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 24/7.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065999
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015825-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,884 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROMPTON BIKE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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