Scope
Reference
DN791346
Description
The Borough Councils of Kingston Upon Thames and Sutton are looking to appoint two (2) operators in each borough to provide sufficient number of electric cycles (e-bikes) to encourage residents & visitors to substitute motor vehicle use with this mode of transport. The operators fleet must be regularly maintained and redistributed to provide reliable, borough-wide access to the service.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,940,000 excluding VAT
- £4,720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 May 2026 to 5 May 2029
- Possible extension to 5 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for further two years following completion of the original three year contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 December 2025
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method Statements | As detailed within the tender documents |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Pricing | Price | 20.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
As detailed within tender documents
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRN-9366-HZGV
Guildhall 2
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commissioning Team
Telephone: 0208547 6670
Email: Commissioning@kingston.gov.uk
Website: http://www.kingston.gov.uk
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government