Scope
Reference
tfl_scp_002558
Description
This notice is to alert the market that Transport for London has a requirement for the provision of e-scooter rideshare services across London.
The London E-Scooter Trial launched in June 2021 and is managed by TfL in partnership with London Councils and London boroughs. Since its launch more than 7 million trips have been made. More information on the trial can be found here:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/electric-scooter-rental-trial
National e-scooter trials have been extended by the DfT up to May 2028. This procurement is seeking to award e-scooter concession contracts from September 2026 up to September 2028 with the option to extend beyond this in line with any future extension by the Department for Transport.
This procurement will result in the award of contracts to two e‑scooter operators.
The contracts resulting from this procurement may be awarded by and may be for the benefit of other contracting authorities.
Tender documents will be provided electronically via TfL's e-Tendering portal.
The value in this notice represents the estimated total value of all the concession contracts as calculated in accordance with procurement regulations. This estimate is therefore the potential total turnover of the Operators combined, for the maximum contract(s). This estimate is not an estimate of profit, nor a guarantee of revenue, nor does it represent any amount payable between the Operators, TfL or the Boroughs. TfL does present the value on this notice as a promise of turnover and for the avoidance of doubt is not liable to Operators for any difference between the actual turnover and the amount in this notice.
TfL reserves the right to amend the dates and intended procurement route as set out in this notice.
Total value (estimated)
- £28,800,000 excluding VAT
- £34,560,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 September 2026 to 21 September 2028
- Possible extension to 21 September 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will include options to extend for up to three additional periods of 12 months each (1 year + 1 year + 1 year).
Extensions may be exercised under the following circumstances:
Performance and service continuity: Where the operator has met or exceeded agreed service levels, and continued operation is deemed beneficial to the authority.
Operational requirements: If the scheme requires additional time to achieve strategic objectives or align with wider mobility initiatives.
Policy alignment: where policy frameworks remain supportive of the scheme beyond the initial term.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 34400000 - Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars
- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to ensure the successful delivery and long-term sustainability of the scheme. These requirements will be assessed during the Tender stage.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate proven technical capability and relevant experience to ensure the effective implementation and ongoing operation of the scheme. Evidence of technical competence will be evaluated in detail during the Invitation to Tender stage.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
18 February 2026
Enquiry deadline
17 April 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
24 April 2026, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 June 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Email: jamesvalentine@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government