Planning

Cycle Hire Scheme

  • Cardiff Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-086104

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05fd36

Published 24 December 2025, 11:31am



Scope

Reference

ERFX1008755

Description

The Council is inviting proposals from experienced organisations to supply, operate, and fund a replacement micromobility and cycle hire scheme.

This will include, but is not limited to, e-bike and e-cargo bike hire, the scheme may also incorporate e-scooter hire during the contract subject to future legislative changes.

The scheme will involve awarding contracts for e-bike, e-cargo bike, and potentially other micromobility services for to two operators.

It is anticipated that the scheme will provide up to 2,500 e-bikes between the two Operators within the Cardiff City Council area. This number, as well as the mix of vehicle types, may vary over time.

Parking will be in designated bays, supported by measures to ensure safe and efficient use of footways for all users.

Total value (estimated)

  • £249,999 excluding VAT
  • £300,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 34422000 - Cycles with auxiliary motors
  • 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Engagement

Engagement deadline

23 January 2026

Engagement process description

A Questionnaire can be found on the Questions tab on Proactis. Please find the link below for access to Proactis.

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

The questionnaire can also be accessed using the below link;

https://forms.office.com/e/pd0P5xynCY


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

2 February 2026


Procedure

Special regime

Concession


Contracting authority

Cardiff Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ

County Hall

Cardiff

CF10 4UW

United Kingdom

Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales