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E-bike hire scheme in Stirling

Stirling Council

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20 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council is seeking an operator for a public e-bike hire service in Stirling. The work covers providing the bicycle fleet and running, maintaining and managing the service, including customer support. This is a passenger transport service (CPV 60112000), with the associated supply and hire of bicycles. The operator will deliver the scheme for the council and support access to sustainable transport for residents. Contract performance also includes community benefits, such as engagement with local schools, colleges and community groups, promoting sustainable travel, supporting local employment, training and apprenticeships, working with local small businesses and third-sector organisations, and improving access to affordable sustainable transport.

Stirling Council invited offers through an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was 19 November 2026 at 12:00, with the evaluation period starting at that time. The procurement is a single-lot service contract, with an estimated value of £135,000. The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend by up to two further 12-month periods. Bids must be submitted electronically in English; variants are not allowed. The stated selection requirement is full accreditation from Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) or an equivalent body. All selected e-bike models must comply with UK EAPC standards and applicable legal requirements. Community benefit commitments form part of the contract performance requirements and are to be monitored throughout the contract.

This opportunity is suited to an established bike-share or micromobility operator able to supply and maintain a fleet while managing a public-facing hire service and customer support. Suppliers need full CoMoUK accreditation or equivalent, and must ensure every e-bike model meets UK Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC) standards and relevant legal requirements. The scope calls for operational capacity across fleet provision, upkeep, service management and customer care, alongside delivery of community commitments. Providers with experience engaging schools, colleges, community groups, local small businesses and third-sector organisations may be well placed to meet those commitments. The contract also calls for contributions to sustainable travel, local employment, training and apprenticeships, and improved access to affordable transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-bike hire scheme in Stirling

Notice Description

Stirling Council seeks to appoint an operator to deliver a public e-bike hire scheme, including fleet provision, operation, maintenance, customer support and ongoing management of the service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stirling Council seeks to appoint an operator to deliver a public e-bike hire scheme, including fleet provision, operation, maintenance, customer support and ongoing management of the service.

Renewal: This proposed contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods (3+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843683
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566974
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

34422000 - Cycles with auxiliary motors

34430000 - Bicycles

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Stirling Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

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