--- title: "Contract for the Provision of E-Bike Rental Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065da9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065da9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065da9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065da9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Contract for the Provision of E-Bike Rental Services Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065da9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065da9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065da9.json) ## Summary The City & County of Swansea is embarking on a public procurement process for a new city-wide e-bike rental scheme titled "Contract for the Provision of E-Bike Rental Services". This initiative is aimed at providing a high-quality, accessible rental micromobility service to address public transport gaps, support active travel, and contribute to decarbonisation goals. The tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting bicycles and related travel services, with a total estimated value of £900,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 6th March 2026. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, with further details anticipated after the publication of a UK4 notice. The project is based in Swansea, UK, aligned with Welsh devolved regulations, and it's anticipated to start in October 2026, lasting until October 2031, with an optional extension until 2033. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the micromobility industry, particularly those experienced in providing rental bike services and supporting technologies. The suitability criteria indicate that the opportunity is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diverse business participation. Engaging with this tender can lead to potential growth by delivering innovative solutions to meet Swansea's urban mobility goals. Businesses with strong capabilities in sustainable transport solutions and effective travel management services would find this tender particularly fitting to expand their market presence and contribute to urban transport innovation. ## Notice Swansea Council is considering developing a new city-wide rental e-bike scheme, designed to provide a high-quality, accessible and a reliable rental micromobility service for residents, students, workers and visitors. The project aims to address gaps in the public transport network, support active travel adoption and contribute to the city's wider decarbonisation priorities. This notice provides an opportunity for Preliminary Market Engagement. 2 documents are attached and upon review a questionnaire should be completed via MS Forms link: https://forms.office.com/e/zj9QECSmge ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Options will be described when the Competitive Flexible Procedure is released Renewal: 24 months ### Planning Information Due to Sell2Wales functionality restrictions we are unable to upload the relevant documents to this notice. There are 2 documents that can be requested by emailing sam.wilkes@swansea.gov.uk Following review of attachments which include PME material document & PME Project Information can you please complete the following MS Forms survey: https://forms.office.com/e/zj9QECSmge ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017829-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2031 | | Recurrence | 2033-10-05 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA1 3SN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Waterfront | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34430000 - Bicycles - 63515000 - Travel services - 63516000 - Travel management services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 11:46 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017829-2026 - 26 Feb 2026 at 20:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017624-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017829-2026 27th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017624-2026 26th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362372 Preliminary Market Engagement Material PPN content - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362373 Preliminary Market Engagement Material Project Information ## Notice URLs - http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness - https://forms.office.com/e/zj9QECSmge - 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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