Planning

Integrated Micromobility Services 2027

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 May 2026 at 13:08

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22 May 2026 at 13:07

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30 Mar 2026 at 14:46

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27 Mar 2026 at 17:10

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:08

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Integrated Micromobility Services 2027. This procurement involves a concession contract for e-scooter and e-bike rentals across Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire. The industry category focuses on non-scheduled passenger transport. The procurement includes a competitive flexible procedure with pre-market engagement activities. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Atamis portal to participate in the pre-market engagement set to conclude by 17 April 2026. The planned contract period starts on 30 October 2026, extending to 31 July 2031, with future notices expected by 28 August 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mobility services, particularly those experienced in operating micromobility schemes such as e-scooter and e-bike hire. Companies with innovative solutions in transport and strong capabilities in providing sustainable transport options will find this procurement highly relevant. The corresponding competitive flexible procedure allows for businesses of various sizes to showcase their unique offerings, fostering a diverse range of potential partnerships within the West of England's transport infrastructure development. Businesses equipped to address local needs and possess adaptability to work with public authorities will be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Integrated Micromobility Services 2027

Notice Description

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA governs the geographical areas of Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire. The MCA works in collaboration with the Unitary Authorities (UAs) --Bath & North East Somerset Council (BANES), Bristol City Council (BCC), and South Gloucestershire Council (SGC. The MCA is the local transport authority and the UAs are the highway authorities for their respective areas. The MCA is seeking to procure a concession contract for the delivery of the Integrated Micromobility Service (e-scooter & e-bike rental) within the West of England region.

Planning Information

To support this procurement the MCA is conducting a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire via it's Procurement Portal. If you have not already done so and would like to participate in this activity please register on Atamis using the link provided below. Then register interest against the requirement Integrated Micromobility Services 2027. Once registered the Questionnaire will be issued via a message within Atamis. Website for login: https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome Help desk website link for Atamis: https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb If the issue persists please e-mail: giles.towers@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047941-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 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
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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