Planning

Contract for the Provision of E-Bike Rental Services

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 11:46

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 20:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is embarking on a public procurement process for a new city-wide e-bike rental scheme titled "Contract for the Provision of E-Bike Rental Services". This initiative is aimed at providing a high-quality, accessible rental micromobility service to address public transport gaps, support active travel, and contribute to decarbonisation goals. The tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting bicycles and related travel services, with a total estimated value of £900,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 6th March 2026. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, with further details anticipated after the publication of a UK4 notice. The project is based in Swansea, UK, aligned with Welsh devolved regulations, and it's anticipated to start in October 2026, lasting until October 2031, with an optional extension until 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the micromobility industry, particularly those experienced in providing rental bike services and supporting technologies. The suitability criteria indicate that the opportunity is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diverse business participation. Engaging with this tender can lead to potential growth by delivering innovative solutions to meet Swansea's urban mobility goals. Businesses with strong capabilities in sustainable transport solutions and effective travel management services would find this tender particularly fitting to expand their market presence and contribute to urban transport innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of E-Bike Rental Services

Notice Description

Swansea Council is considering developing a new city-wide rental e-bike scheme, designed to provide a high-quality, accessible and a reliable rental micromobility service for residents, students, workers and visitors. The project aims to address gaps in the public transport network, support active travel adoption and contribute to the city's wider decarbonisation priorities. This notice provides an opportunity for Preliminary Market Engagement. 2 documents are attached and upon review a questionnaire should be completed via MS Forms link: https://forms.office.com/e/zj9QECSmge

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options will be described when the Competitive Flexible Procedure is released

Renewal: 24 months

Planning Information

Due to Sell2Wales functionality restrictions we are unable to upload the relevant documents to this notice. There are 2 documents that can be requested by emailing sam.wilkes@swansea.gov.uk Following review of attachments which include PME material document & PME Project Information can you please complete the following MS Forms survey: https://forms.office.com/e/zj9QECSmge

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065da9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017829-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-10-05

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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