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title: "Electric Bicycle Rental Scheme - London Borough of Hounslow"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055678"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW"
published: "2025-12-08"
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# Electric Bicycle Rental Scheme - London Borough of Hounslow

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055678

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hounslow has successfully completed a procurement process for an Electric Bicycle Rental Scheme. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Transport services," involved a limited competition procurement method below the threshold, specifically targeting the concession market. The contracts were awarded on 30th June 2025, and the contracts commence on different dates in July and October 2025, with active statuses carrying through till August 2027, and potential extensions up to 2028. The location for this project is within the London Borough of Hounslow, region UKI75, United Kingdom. The process was initiated with the aim of operating dockless e-bike rental services and has now reached the award stage, dealing with service provisions as the main procurement category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those specialising in environmentally-friendly mobility solutions such as electric bicycles. Companies like HUMAN FOREST LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), and VOI TECHNOLOGY UK LTD, a larger enterprise, have been actively involved, suggesting that businesses of varying scales with capabilities in sustainable urban transport are suitably positioned to compete in similar tenders. The focus on e-bike rental services aligns with growing demands for sustainable and low-emission transport solutions, providing participating businesses with the opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the environmental transport sector.

## Notice

The contract is for the operation of dockless e-bike rental services within the London Borough of Hounslow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080637-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2025 - 10 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,150,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW |
| Locality | HOUNSLOW, LONDON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW3 3EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Hounslow |
| Electoral ward | Hounslow West |
| Westminster constituency | Feltham and Heston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HUMAN FOREST; VOI TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080637-2025
- 1 Jul 2025 at 09:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036318-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080637-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036318-2025
  1st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forest.me
- http://www.voi.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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