Scope
Description
Sunderland Council has a requirement for a Locker Based Bike Hire Scheme located in the city centre, with potential for wider expansion.
The scheme will consist of an automated bike locker or 'dock' solution where users can pre-book and collect/return bikes.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 December 2025 to 7 November 2030
- Possible extension to 7 November 2035
- 9 years, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
Extension up to 5 years available should the Council wish to continue with the service.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Council may wish to add further sites for the service throughout the contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 60100000 - Road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
10 November 2025
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Sunderland City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ
City Hall, Plater Way,
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government