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London E-Scooter Trial Phase 3

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Deadline
26 days left
May 01, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
017877-2026
Value
£42,336,000
Location
London, United Kingdom
Published
March 28, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 27, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 01, 2026

Contract Start Date

September 20, 2026

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Budget
£42,336,000
Duration
24 months
Location
London
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Competitive procurement for up to two Operators for the third phase of the Transport for London E-scooter Rental Trial. The contract will cover e-scooter services in the Greater London Area, with participating boroughs potentially issuing notices for service provision within their jurisdictions. TfL intends to award two contracts, but reserves the right to award one if only one tender meets minimum requirements. Tenderers must respond to all questions in the Capability Assessment and Tender Evaluation Criteria. Tender documents and responses are submitted electronically via SAP Ariba. The trial is expected to commence by September 2026 for an initial term of up to 24 months, with potential extensions up to 4 years. Operators must pay Charges as set out in the Specification.

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Requirements & Qualifications

14 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (2)
Compliance (3)
Technical (3)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Responses must be submitted electronically via TfL's e-tendering portal SAP Ariba.
--Tenderers are asked to submit a response to all questions in the Capability Assessment and the Tender Evaluation Criteria Questions by the response deadline.
--Responses will be scored and weightings applied to scored responses.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS2
--Tenderers must submit a response to all questions in the Capability Assessment and the Tender Evaluation Criteria Questions.
--Tenderers must not fail any questions in the Capability Assessment.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Tenderers must register with SAP Ariba via TfL's Supplier self-registration link.
--Tenderers must send their registration details via email to v_sabinenemeth@tfl.gov.uk to be invited to tender.
--Tenderers must be capable of entering into a contract for the provision of e-scooter rental services.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Tenderers' responses to the Capability Assessment (ITT Volume 1, Appendix 1) will be evaluated.
--Tenderers' responses to the Tender Evaluation Criteria Questions (ITT Volume 1, Appendix 2) will be evaluated.
--Validation of vehicles will take place as indicated.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Operators must pay the Charges set out in the Specification (annual Administration Charge and annual Per Bay Charge).
--Operators are not entitled to request payment from the Administrator or any Participating Boroughs.

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Tender Quality Score

This tender for the London E-Scooter Trial Phase 3 is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and a defined process, though some aspects of document accessibility and sustainability could be improved.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to the Procurement Act 2023 and outlines a clear open procedure. The CPV code is specified. While no disputes are noted, the deadline for submission is relatively short given the complexity and estimated value, which could be a minor concern for some bidders. The regulatory compliance appears sound.

Submission deadline may be perceived as short relative to the tender's scope.
Clarity80/100

The description of the e-scooter trial, the roles of TfL and participating boroughs, and the award process are clearly articulated. The requirements for capability assessment and evaluation criteria are mentioned, although the specific criteria themselves are not detailed within this summary, implying they are in the referenced appendices.

Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided text, requiring reference to appendices.
Completeness70/100

Key information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, contract duration, and start date are present. The description is comprehensive. However, the content of the tender documents is not directly available, and the number of documents is listed without further detail.

Content of tender documents is not directly accessible.
Number of tender documents listed without specific titles or summaries.
Fairness85/100

The tender is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. The estimated value is disclosed, and the process aims to award contracts to the most advantageous tenders based on defined criteria (though not detailed here). The use of an e-tendering portal promotes fairness. There are no obvious requirements tailored to specific companies.

Practicality65/100

The tender mandates e-submission via SAP Ariba, which is a standard practice. The contract start date and duration are specified. Financing information is implicitly covered by the estimated value and the concessionary arrangement where operators pay charges. However, the URL for document access is not directly provided, only the portal registration link.

Direct URL for accessing tender documents is not provided.
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated. There are no indications of suspension or disputes. The dates provided (submission deadline, contract start) are logically sequenced.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, or innovation as core criteria. It is not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a moderate focus on sustainability aspects.

No explicit mention of green procurement, social criteria, or innovation.

Strengths

Clear description of the trial and objectives.
Open procedure promoting wide participation.
Use of a dedicated e-tendering portal.
Well-defined contract duration and start date.
Disclosure of estimated value.

Concerns

Limited accessibility to the content of tender documents.
Submission deadline may be tight for complex bids.
Lack of explicit sustainability or innovation criteria.
Evaluation criteria not detailed within the provided text.

Recommendations

1. Provide direct links to all tender documents for easier access.
2. Consider extending the submission deadline to allow for more thorough preparation.
3. Incorporate explicit sustainability and innovation criteria into the evaluation process.

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