Sheffield City Council E-Bike Hire Scheme
The contract covers the design, delivery and operation of an e-bike hire scheme across Sheffield for residents and visitors, providing an additional sustainable and active travel option. Sheffield City Council, a local government authority, is seeking a concessionaire to supply e-bikes suited to the city’s hilly terrain and manage hiring from designated parking locations, including marked bays, racks or docks. The supplier will be responsible for day-to-day scheme operation, maintenance and management, including customer services, technology platforms, cycle-parking infrastructure and safe, effective use of the parking network. The estimated contract value is £9 million; the contract duration is not specified in the available information. Delivery is required across Sheffield, although no more specific regions or sites are identified. The critical qualification requirement is not stated in the available tender details, so bidders must confirm the applicable eligibility conditions in the procurement documents.
Buyer: Sheffield City Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 8 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £9m
- Bids close: 20 Nov 2026
- Location: Sheffield
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 31 May 2032
- Category: Bicycles (34430000)
From the official notice
Sheffield City Council is seeking to appoint a concessionaire to design, deliver and operate an e-bike hire scheme across the city, providing an additional mode of sustainable and active travel for residents and visitors. The proposed scheme will provide e-bikes suitable for Sheffield's hilly topography. E-bikes will be hired from designated parking locations, including marked bays and/or physical infrastructure such as racks or docks, to support the effective management of cycle parking and the safety of pedestrians and other road users. The concessionaire will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of the scheme, including customer services, technology platforms and associated infrastructure. The procurement is being conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 20 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £9m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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