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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is currently in the tender stage of seeking a service provider for the provision and operation of an eBike hire scheme in Aberdeen. The contract aims to start with a fleet of at least 200 eBikes, as outlined in the tender titled "Provision and Operation of an eBike Hire Scheme in Aberdeen." The procurement follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions required. Important dates include the revised deadline for responses on 21 August 2025, presentations scheduled for 2 September 2025, and the contract award expected on 19 September 2025. The project is planned for Aberdeen City, leveraging the council's public services experience, targeting the transportation category with the CPV classification of 60112000.

The Aberdeen eBike hire scheme contract offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses experienced in managing bike hire services. With an expected operational period extending up to five years, companies specialising in sustainable transport and smart city infrastructure would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The contract emphasises quality and price criteria, with a scoring weight of 60% and 40%, respectively. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those connected to local economic development measures, reflecting community benefit objectives. The requirement for electronic invoicing and performance tracking through key milestones also presents an advantage for businesses with robust digital capabilities.

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Notice Title

PROVISION and OPERATION of an eBIKE HIRE SCHEME IN ABERDEEN

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council is seeking for the provision and operation of an eBike hire scheme in Aberdeen with a start-off minimum fleet size of no less than 200 (two hundred) eBikes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the provision and operation of an eBike hire scheme in Aberdeen with a start-off minimum fleet size of two hundred (200) electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPC), (otherwise known as electric bike (eBike)) which must comply with the UK Government's Standards and Legal requirements for EAPCs.

Renewal: This contract has an initial term of 36 months (3 years) with optional extension up to a total of 60 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802820
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Voi Technology

Further Information

Notice Documents

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