Open tenders / Vehicles & fleet
Open tender · Notice 084951-2026
Sheffield City Council E-Bike Hire Scheme
- Value
- £9m
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026 (12 days)
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Feb 2027 – 31 May 2032
In plain English
Sheffield City Council wants one operator to design, run and maintain a city-wide e-bike hire scheme, with bikes suited to Sheffield's hills and hired from marked bays, racks or docks. The operator would handle everything - bikes, infrastructure, maintenance, customer service and the booking technology - from February 2027 to May 2032.
Good fit for: Established shared e-bike or micromobility operators with their own fleet and app.
- Single lot covering the whole city, with an estimated value of £9m over five years
- Operator carries the commercial risk as a concession, not a paid contract
- Bidder must supply its own technology platform, customer service and physical parking infrastructure
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Sheffield City Council is seeking to appoint a concessionaire to design, deliver and operate an e-bike hire scheme across the city, providing an additional mode of sustainable and active travel for residents and visitors. The proposed scheme will provide e-bikes suitable for Sheffield's hilly topography. E-bikes will be hired from designated parking locations, including marked bays and/or physical infrastructure such as racks or docks, to support the effective management of cycle parking and the safety of pedestrians and other road users. The concessionaire will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of the scheme, including customer services, technology platforms and associated infrastructure. The procurement is being conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023
Getting the documents
uk.eu-supply.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 8 Sep 2026.
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