Tender

Cycle Hire Scheme

  • Cardiff Council

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-017649

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05fd36 (view related notices)

Published 27 February 2026, 8:44am



Scope

Reference

ERFX1008756

Description

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

Total value (estimated)

  • £250,000 excluding VAT
  • £300,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2029
  • Possible extension to 17 May 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

2 x 12 month extensions

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

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.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 34422000 - Cycles with auxiliary motors
  • 34432000 - Parts and accessories for bicycles
  • 50115200 - Motorcycle maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Participation

Conditions of participation

please refer to the Tender documents for conditions of participation,

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Enquiry deadline

20 March 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

30 March 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

All submissions are via Proactis

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

No postal submissions will be accepted. All submissions must be received before the closing date and time to be considered.

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Quality

There are 5 Quality Questions - the breakdown is as follow:

Operations (35%)

Continuous Improvements (20%)

Account and Contract Management (10%)

Safety (25%)

Data (10%)

Quality 55.00%
Price

The price is via a spreadsheet

Price 30.00%
Community Wellbeing Benefits

Community wellbeing benefits consists of 3 parts. Quantitative, Qualitative and a Delivery Plan

Quality 15.00%

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Special regime

Concession


Contracting authority

Cardiff Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ

County Hall

Cardiff

CF10 4UW

United Kingdom

Contact name: Alex Tombs

Email: ardalprocurement@cardiff.gov.uk

Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk

Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales