Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

DN814216

Description

Oxfordshire County Council (the Council) and its partners are inviting Tenders for the delivery of a 24-month e-scooter and e-bike hire service – the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme - to commence 1st October 2026, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme has two components: 1. A hire e-scooter and e-bike scheme covering central Oxfordshire (so including Oxford and surrounding areas, for example, Abingdon, Botley, Horspath, Kennington, Kidlington and Wheatley). 2. Hire e-bike trials across the Science Vale area , and separately, Bicester. The Council is seeking to appoint a sole operator to provide both e-scooters and e-bikes for hire in Oxfordshire, with the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme contract replacing the current e-scooter contract and the e-bike voluntary Code of Conduct . The objectives of the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme are to: ? Support safe commuting to work and education and health. ? Reduce private car usage and congestion. ? Contribute towards the reduction in air pollution and carbon emissions. ? Monitor and improve perceptions and attitudes towards micromobility. ? Deliver a safe and accessible alternative travel mode which complements the public transport offer, especially for first-/last-mile journeys. ? Deliver a network of parking bays that are accessible and do not detriment footway users. ? Ensure compliant and responsible parking of e-scooters and e-bikes through engagement with operator and data monitoring. ? Offer choice to residents and visitors through providing a public joint e-scooter and e-bike hire scheme.

Total value (estimated)

• £5,800,000 excluding VAT
• £6,960,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028
• Possible extension to 30 September 2030
• 4 years

Description of possible extension:

Optional extension of 24 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 34420000 - Motor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motors
• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Contract locations

• UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Justification for not using lots

Not suitable for 2 companies to provide the service in the same area.

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Requirements will be issued within the ITT pack. These requirements will be included in a PSQ.

Technical ability conditions of participation

None

Particular suitability

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
• Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

15 May 2026, 12:00am

Tender submission deadline

29 May 2026, 12:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

https://procontract.due-north.com/

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

31 July 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Special regime

Concession

Contracting authority

Oxfordshire County Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZNW-8281-MHNM

3rd Floor

Oxford

OX1 1ND

United Kingdom

Contact name: Lynn Woods

Telephone: +44 07889164706

Email: Lynn.Woods [at] Oxfordshire.gov.uk

Website: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

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