Sheffield City Council E-Bike Hire Scheme
- Buyer
- Sheffield City Council
- Value
- £9,000,000
- Closes
- 20 November 2026
- Where
- Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Type
- Early notice of a future tender
In plain English
Sheffield City Council wants to hire a company to design, build and run an e-bike rental scheme across the city. The winner will own and operate the bikes, stations and all the technology, keeping it running for residents and visitors.
What the buyer wants
• Design and deliver e-bike hire infrastructure including bikes, docking stations, marked parking bays and physical racks across Sheffield • Operate and maintain the entire scheme including day-to-day management, customer service, technology platforms and repairs • Manage scheme finances and ensure bikes are suitable for Sheffield's hilly terrain
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This is a major £9 million concession scheme requiring substantial capital investment, ongoing operational expertise and technology platforms: most micro and small building trades cannot compete without forming a consortium with tech and mobility specialists.
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