--- title: "Micromobility Service - Cambridge E-Scooter Trial and E-bike Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06659f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06659f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06659f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06659f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-07-06" --- # Micromobility Service - Cambridge E-Scooter Trial and E-bike Service Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06659f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06659f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06659f.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is actively inviting bids for the "Micromobility Service – Cambridge E-Scooter Trial and E-bike Service." This procurement falls under the services category and operates through an open procedure. The tender aims to award a concession contract to manage e-scooter and e-bike operations across the Cambridge area and possibly broader regions within the Authority's jurisdiction. Interested parties should note that the initial contract spans 18 months with an optional extension up to a total of 5 years. The deadline for submissions is set for 5th August 2026, with queries to be submitted by 28th July 2026. The concessionaire will oversee operational management and face demand risks, generating revenue from service users directly without financial support from the Authority. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those experienced in managing micromobility solutions such as e-scooters and e-bikes. Suitable candidates will possess expertise, resources, and a strategic approach to delivering high-quality micromobility services. Businesses with strong capabilities in managing service operations, adhering to GDPR and insurance requirements, and handling TUPE and novation issues will find this opportunity highly beneficial. Additionally, organisations capable of innovating commercial models and ensuring inclusivity in fleet management are particularly well-suited to thrive in this procurement endeavour. The contract's focus on sustainable urban mobility solutions aligns well with companies aiming to expand in the field of public road transport services. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to award a Contract to a single supplier for the following requirements: * To provide the micromobility service in Cambridge and some of the immediately adjoining settlements, and potentially in the wider Combined Authority area * For 18 Months * Option to extend up to 3.5 years The Contract to be awarded is a concession contract. The Concessionaire will be responsible for the provision, operation, and management of the micromobility service and will assume operational and demand risk associated with the service. The Authority will not guarantee any level of demand, revenue, or usage; will not provide revenue support or financial subsidy. The Concessionaire will generate revenue directly from users and bear the risk of underperformance. The initial Contract will be for a period of 18 Months and will include an option for the Contract to be extend by up to a further, 3 and a half years making a total, maximum duration of 5 years. The contract includes the following key requirements/provisions: * Micromobility service operations * Payment considerations * TUPE * Novation/ Warranties * GDPR requirements * Insurance Requirements The successful Supplier will be appointed based on their expertise, resource and approach to delivering the project and as such the Quality Questions within Document C will become contractual obligations. The contract will be signed under hand. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend up to 3.5 years ### Planning Information There will be an online Market Engagement Event on 8th April 2026 between 11:00am – 12:00pm. Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/micromobility-service-market-engagement-tickets-1984768724684?aff=oddtdtcreator Teams link: Available within the Eventbrite Page The CPCA invites interested organizations to an online market engagement session for the upcoming renewal of the Concession Contract for the micro-mobility service in Cambridge. The market engagement seeks operator input into the development of the specification and the Combined Authority’s approach to the procurement. It will also provide an overview of the current operational area and service Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Objective of the Market Engagement 3. Background and key challenges 4. Discussion Areas a. Mobilization b. Key Performance Indicators c. Inclusivity of the fleet d. Commercial Models e. Procurement Strategy 5. Questions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063363-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2026 - 8 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,500,000 | | Lots value | £22,500,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE29 3TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | Huntingdon North | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34421000 - Motor scooters - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 16:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063363-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 16:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021024-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063363-2026 6th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021024-2026 9th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca ## Notice URLs - https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/micromobility-service-market-engagement-tickets-1984768724684?aff=oddtdtcreator - 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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