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title: "Dockless Bikes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0590de"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-29"
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# Dockless Bikes

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0590de

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## Summary

Westminster City Council has initiated the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at appointing one or more dockless e-bike operators. The tender is titled "Dockless Bikes" and focuses on providing a safe and sustainable shared e-bike service to support the council's broader sustainable transport goals within Westminster, London. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically within the bicycles industry, with CPV code 34430000. There is a key engagement milestone scheduled for 19 September 2025, wherein suppliers are encouraged to express interest by completing a questionnaire that will guide the procurement strategy. The overall timeline indicates that the contract period will commence on 1 October 2026, with potential renewal extending until 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable urban mobility solutions, particularly those with expertise in e-bike operations. Companies with capabilities in fleet management, data sharing for real-time monitoring, and compliance with operational restrictions through technologies such as geofencing may find this tender especially suitable. The potential for collaboration with Westminster City Council offers a strategic growth opportunity, aligning business operations with the council's sustainability and transport objectives. Engaging in this process allows businesses to contribute to Westminster's vision of a greener city while expanding their operational footprint in a key urban area.

## Notice

To procure and appoint one or more dockless e-bike operators to provide a safe, sustainable, and high standards of well-managed shared e-bike service within Westminster. The service will support the Council's wider sustainable transport objectives, and minimising the parking impact for residents, businesses and stakeholders in Westminster. Operators will be expected to (but not limited to): - Deploy, and manage fleet of dockless e-bikes available for hire to the permitted maximum fleet cap set by the Council. - Ensure all non-active vehicles are parked within designated marked bays and areas permitted by the Council. - Agree to any restrictions on parking and access using geofencing technology as set by the Council. - Maintenance of the fleet to a high standard and safe for public use. - Share real-time data with the Council for monitoring and audit purposes. - Unsuccessful bidders and any unpermitted vehicles will be subject to enforcement actions. - Expect any new legislation and licencing scheme to supersede any form of contract or working agreements between the Council and operators. These agreements or contracts will be terminated, and will align with the Transport Authority (Transport for London)'s licencing scheme timelines. Please note the value of this contract has not been established yet as the engagement will help guide this and the procurement strategy

### Planning Information

A questionnaire will be uploaded in the Jaggaer portal under ref SQ_30144 for suppliers to complete to help guide our procurement strategy and better understand the market. Please express interest here and complete this document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052620-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 17:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052620-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052620-2025
  29th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westminster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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