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Micromobility Service - Cambridge E-Scooter Trial and E-bike Service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 16:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 16:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is actively inviting bids for the "Micromobility Service – Cambridge E-Scooter Trial and E-bike Service." This procurement falls under the services category and operates through an open procedure. The tender aims to award a concession contract to manage e-scooter and e-bike operations across the Cambridge area and possibly broader regions within the Authority's jurisdiction. Interested parties should note that the initial contract spans 18 months with an optional extension up to a total of 5 years. The deadline for submissions is set for 5th August 2026, with queries to be submitted by 28th July 2026. The concessionaire will oversee operational management and face demand risks, generating revenue from service users directly without financial support from the Authority.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those experienced in managing micromobility solutions such as e-scooters and e-bikes. Suitable candidates will possess expertise, resources, and a strategic approach to delivering high-quality micromobility services. Businesses with strong capabilities in managing service operations, adhering to GDPR and insurance requirements, and handling TUPE and novation issues will find this opportunity highly beneficial. Additionally, organisations capable of innovating commercial models and ensuring inclusivity in fleet management are particularly well-suited to thrive in this procurement endeavour. The contract's focus on sustainable urban mobility solutions aligns well with companies aiming to expand in the field of public road transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Micromobility Service - Cambridge E-Scooter Trial and E-bike Service

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to award a Contract to a single supplier for the following requirements: * To provide the micromobility service in Cambridge and some of the immediately adjoining settlements, and potentially in the wider Combined Authority area * For 18 Months * Option to extend up to 3.5 years The Contract to be awarded is a concession contract. The Concessionaire will be responsible for the provision, operation, and management of the micromobility service and will assume operational and demand risk associated with the service. The Authority will not guarantee any level of demand, revenue, or usage; will not provide revenue support or financial subsidy. The Concessionaire will generate revenue directly from users and bear the risk of underperformance. The initial Contract will be for a period of 18 Months and will include an option for the Contract to be extend by up to a further, 3 and a half years making a total, maximum duration of 5 years. The contract includes the following key requirements/provisions: * Micromobility service operations * Payment considerations * TUPE * Novation/ Warranties * GDPR requirements * Insurance Requirements The successful Supplier will be appointed based on their expertise, resource and approach to delivering the project and as such the Quality Questions within Document C will become contractual obligations. The contract will be signed under hand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend up to 3.5 years

Planning Information

There will be an online Market Engagement Event on 8th April 2026 between 11:00am – 12:00pm. Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/micromobility-service-market-engagement-tickets-1984768724684?aff=oddtdtcreator Teams link: Available within the Eventbrite Page The CPCA invites interested organizations to an online market engagement session for the upcoming renewal of the Concession Contract for the micro-mobility service in Cambridge. The market engagement seeks operator input into the development of the specification and the Combined Authority’s approach to the procurement. It will also provide an overview of the current operational area and service Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Objective of the Market Engagement 3. Background and key challenges 4. Discussion Areas a. Mobilization b. Key Performance Indicators c. Inclusivity of the fleet d. Commercial Models e. Procurement Strategy 5. Questions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06659f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063363-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

34421000 - Motor scooters

60112000 - Public road transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£22,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Oct 2026 - 8 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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