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Award Notice for the Supply of Gym Equipment Under Sports, Fitness & Play Equipment framework agreement Reference: EFM3178 CPC Lot 2: Commercial Fitness and Gym Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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17 Aug 2026 at 11:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester procured commercial fitness and gym equipment as goods, classified under CPV 37420000. The requirement covered the supply of all gym equipment needed by the university, in line with defined technical specifications and performance requirements. Delivery is for the North West of England. The purchase was made through the Sports, Fitness & Play Equipment framework agreement, reference EFM3178 CPC, Lot 2: Commercial Fitness and Gym Equipment. The university accesses the framework as a member of NWUPC. This is a single-supplier requirement, with the appointed supplier responsible for supplying the complete equipment requirement rather than only selected items.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 2 June 2026 at 10:00. Life Fitness (UK) Limited was awarded the contract on 10 June 2026 for £100,000 including the stated rounded-up value. The contract period runs from 11 June 2026 to 31 July 2031, including optional extension periods. The award was made to one supplier for the full requirement. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The buyer is the University of Chester.

This award indicates demand from the University of Chester for a single supplier able to provide a complete commercial gym and fitness equipment package, rather than a narrow product line. Businesses suited to similar work should be able to supply a broad equipment range, interpret and meet detailed technical specifications, and demonstrate reliable delivery across the North West. Smaller businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises were identified as suitable organisation types, so the requirement is not restricted to large companies. A credible future competitor would also need to understand call-offs from the Sports, Fitness & Play Equipment framework and be capable of managing the university’s full equipment requirement through one supplier relationship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for the Supply of Gym Equipment Under Sports, Fitness & Play Equipment framework agreement Reference: EFM3178 CPC Lot 2: Commercial Fitness and Gym Equipment

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows University of Chester seeking tenders to appoint one supplier capable of supplying all required gym equipment in accordance with defined technical specifications and performance requirements, under the Sports, Fitness & Play Equipment framework agreement, Reference: EFM3178 CPC, Lot 2: Commercial Fitness and Gym Equipment The University can access this agreement as a member of NWUPC. All values in this award notice have been rounded up and the contract end date includes the optional extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d61df4c-9d5b-4aa5-b892-098d22adf260
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1508c26b-c050-4a2a-b1a7-8ed82db24c8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Life Fitness (UK) Limited

Further Information

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