Sheffield City Council E-Bike Hire Scheme

Sheffield City Council

Published: Sep 8, 2026

Updated: Sep 8, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a concession contract in the transport and logistics and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Roads and Ports. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 9.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before November 20, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for concession in the transport and logistics sector. Concession contracts involve the operation or management of public assets or services, typically requiring significant financial capacity and operational expertise. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 8, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 084951-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Sheffield City Council

Sheffield City Council has issued 253 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 175 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Sheffield City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Concession contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £9,000,000 - £9,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 084951-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. You have 73 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.