Contract for the Provision of a Swansea Rental E-Bike Scheme

What this is

Swansea Council is procuring a city-wide rental e-bike scheme to provide public e-bike services for residents, students, workers, and visitors. The scheme aims to improve travel access, support active travel, and advance decarbonisation objectives while building on the existing university bike share scheme.

Key points

• Tender deadline: 14 August 2026 at 12:00 PM; enquiry deadline 7 August 2026 at 12:00 PM.
• Evaluation: 80% quality (method statements) / 20% cost.
• Contract period: 5 years (Oct 2026–Oct 2031) plus optional 24-month extension.
• Estimated value GBP 750,000 (excl. VAT); this is a concession contract under special regime.
• Submission via eTenderWales portal (electronic only); suppliers must register and express interest before submitting.
• Open procedure; no specific economic or technical eligibility conditions stated.

How it is scored

Quality 80% · Price 20% Quality (Method Statements) 80% / Cost 20%

Money

Estimated contract value GBP 750,000 (excluding VAT) / GBP 900,000 (including VAT). This is a concession contract.

How to submit

Electronic submission via eTenderWales portal (http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk). Suppliers must register once, express interest in the project, and submit tender by 14 August 2026 at 12:00 PM. Submissions accepted in English or Welsh.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline is 7 August 2026 at 12:00 PM. Clarifications submitted via Messages function on eTenderWales portal. Bravo Solution helpdesk available Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00 (email: help@bravosolution.co.uk; phone: +44 800 368 4850).

Contract period

5 years from 5 October 2026 to 4 October 2031, with option to extend for 24 months (to 4 October 2033).

Classification

CPV 63515000 — Travel services 34430000 — Bicycles34400000 — Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars63516000 — Travel management services WalesSwansea