Tender

DBC (SF) Electric Bike Hire Scheme in Hemel Hempstead

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council is currently at the tender stage for an electric bike hire scheme in Hemel Hempstead, in collaboration with Herts IQ, the local enterprise zone. The project, titled "DBC (SF) Electric Bike Hire Scheme", falls under the industry category of transport equipment and services. Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, the procurement process invites suppliers to participate in a competitive flexible procedure, consisting of two stages: tender and negotiation (if necessary). Key dates include the submission deadline on 28 April 2026 by 12 noon. Interested suppliers must register on the Council's e-tendering portal to download tender documents and submit their proposals.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in public cycle hire schemes and adept at collaborating with local authorities. It seeks suppliers with a proven track record and resources to design, implement, and operate the electric bike hire project for a minimum of three years, with a possibility of extension for two more years. With a gross value of £3.6 million, this tender is particularly suited to companies focusing on transport solutions and sustainability initiatives, providing a platform for growth through increased community engagement and social value contributions. The scheme requires suppliers to demonstrate excellence in operational resilience, health and safety management, and scalability for public health and environmental impacts, positioning it as an attractive opportunity for firms specialising in innovative and sustainable transport solutions.

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Notice Title

DBC (SF) Electric Bike Hire Scheme in Hemel Hempstead

Notice Description

Dacorum Borough Council, in partnership with Herts IQ - the county's enterprise zone, is investing in a comprehensive e bike hire scheme for Hemel Hempstead. The Council proposes to procure a supplier to design, implement and operate the scheme for an initial three year period, with the potential for extension for a further 2 years. The Council is seeking a Supplier with a successful track record in working with Local Authorities or other organisations in the UK delivering public cycle hire schemes. The Supplier must have appropriate experience and expertise in delivering similar schemes and suitable resources. A competitive flexible procedure will be used for this project with 2 stages. Tender Documents can be downloaded from the portal and any correspondence regarding tenders must be submitted via the portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Suppliers must register to use the portal. Invitation to Tender stage - please submit your completed tender document via the Council's e-tendering portal no later than 12 noon 28 April 2026. Any tender submitted either manually or by email will not be accepted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06734b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027060-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34430000 - Bicycles

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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