--- title: "Cycle Hire Scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fd36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fd36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fd36.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Cycle Hire Scheme Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fd36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fd36.json) ## Summary Cardiff Council is currently in the tender stage for a "Cycle Hire Scheme" aimed at delivering a comprehensive micro mobility solution in Cardiff, a part of the UK region. With an active status as of 27th February 2026, the procurement seeks an experienced operator to supply, operate, and fund eBikes and eCargo bikes. This project, which includes a financial estimate of £250,000, represents an open competition under a concession special regime. The procurement process is being conducted electronically via the Proactis portal, with the submission deadline set for 30th March 2026. This initiative is part of Cardiff Council's commitment to providing sustainable transport solutions, with operations starting on 18th May 2026 and running until 17th May 2029, with possible extensions. The tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable transport services, particularly those specialising in cycle and micro mobility operations. SMEs stand to benefit, as the scheme emphasizes quality metrics such as operational efficiency, continuous improvements, and community wellbeing benefits. The opportunity to engage in a fully self-supporting scheme at no cost to the council offers substantial growth potential for businesses equipped to handle operations, maintenance, and customer management aspects. Adaptability over the contract period to incorporate changes, such as vehicle types, provides further opportunities for organisations to align their services with evolving legislative and local authority requirements. ## Notice The Council is seeking a suitably experienced operator to supply, operate and fund a micro mobility and cycle hire scheme for the City of Cardiff. The scheme is to include, eBike and eCargo bike hire, with the possibility to also incorporate eScooter hire subject to future legislative changes during the period of this contract. The scheme will provide up to 2500 units within the Cardiff City Council area with parking in designated bays, supported by measure to ensure safe and efficient use of footways for all uses. The operator will be responsible for delivery a fully self-supporting scheme at nil cost to the council, covering all assets, operations, maintenance and customer management requirements. The tender documents can be found on the Proactis portal https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract will allow changes to the number of vehicles and stations , along with the types of vehicles in line with legislation changes during the period of the contract. All additions or changes will be subject to agreement with the Local Authority and any permissions required. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions ### Planning Information A Questionnaire can be found on the Questions tab on Proactis. Please find the link below for access to Proactis. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login The questionnaire can also be accessed using the below link; https://forms.office.com/e/pd0P5xynCY ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017649-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF COUNCIL | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 4UW | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Butetown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34422000 - Cycles with auxiliary motors - 34432000 - Parts and accessories for bicycles - 50115200 - Motorcycle maintenance services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 08:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017649-2026 - 24 Dec 2025 at 11:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086104-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017649-2026 27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086104-2025 24th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.cardiff.gov.uk - https://forms.office.com/e/pd0P5xynCY - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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