---
title: "Sheffield e-Bike Hire Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc67"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# Sheffield e-Bike Hire Scheme

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc67

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process to establish an e-bike hire scheme in the city. This initiative, detailed under the procurement ID 054694-2026, is intended to provide a sustainable transportation option tailored to Sheffield's hilly terrain. The procurement process is classified under the services category and falls within the competitive flexible procedure method, with a total projected value of £9,350,000. Key dates include a future notice release scheduled for 5th July 2026, with the project expected to start on 1st February 2027 and conclude by 31st January 2031. This ambitious project will take place within Sheffield, United Kingdom, in the UKE32 region, aiming for efficient management of e-bike parking locations to ensure safety and accessibility for all city residents and visitors.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport agency services, support services for road transport, and bicycle manufacturing. It is especially suitable for SMEs given the procurement's designation, aligning with the wider push for sustainable urban mobility solutions. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions that enhance sustainable transport infrastructure and improve urban mobility services may find considerable potential for business growth in this tender. As such, this offers a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to expand into sustainable transportation services in urban environments.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council is seeking to introduce an e-bike hire scheme into the city to provide an additional mode of sustainable and active transport to the residents and visitors to the city. The proposed scheme will provide all e-bikes to suit Sheffield's hilly topography. The e-bikes will be hired from designated parking locations (either marked bays or physical infrastructure such as racks or docks), to ensure efficient management of cycle hire parking and safety of pedestrians and other road users.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99008&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054694-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 63520000 - Transport agency services
- 63712000 - Support services for road transport

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 11:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054694-2026
- 14 Oct 2025 at 13:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065234-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054694-2026
  10th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065234-2025
  14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99008&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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