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Procurement of a Leasing Agreement for a range of Cardiovascular Fitness

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has executed a leasing agreement for cardiovascular fitness equipment as part of their procurement process. The tender titled "Procurement of a Leasing Agreement for a range of Cardiovascular Fitness" falls under the services category with a focus on the installation of fitness equipment, identified by the CPV code 51121000. The procurement, initially re-tendered following evaluation adjustments, aims to enhance service quality and accommodate specifications regarding equipment size. The contract, worth £180,319.49, was awarded to TECHNOGYM U.K. LIMITED, commencing on 25 July 2025 and concluding on 25 July 2026. The current procurement stage is the award phase, highlighting Cardiff University's commitment to service quality and optimal equipment dimensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fitness equipment supply, installation, and maintenance services. Companies specialising in durable, high-quality fitness solutions at competitive prices would find this an excellent opportunity to showcase their offerings and expand their reach into the university sector. Given that the tender requires providing maintenance services throughout the lease period, businesses with a proven track record in reliable after-sales support and service delivery would be well-suited to participate. In addition, those with innovative equipment solutions that meet rigidity and quality standards are encouraged to explore similar future opportunities. The emphasis on achieving a balance between price and quality underscores the potential for suppliers to offer market-leading solutions that meet Cardiff University Sports' and its clientele's evolving needs, thereby fostering business growth in the fitness industry.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Leasing Agreement for a range of Cardiovascular Fitness

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension to: Procurement of a Leasing Agreement for a range of Cardiovascular Fitness Equipment - ESPO 345. This is a re-tender of CU.543.AD where 5 bids were received but after evaluation there was an issue with the dimension flexibility of the equipment issued to the bidders resulting in all equipment being offered was too big and would not fit in the required footprint of the buildings. Also, the evaluation was heavily weighted on price which resulted in a low price dominating the evaluation, but the quality was also not to the right level to ensure that what services were to be provided alongside the equipment met the Universitys requirements. Therefore, the specification has been revamped to ensure that it is clear to the bidder the maximum dimensions required but also the quality questions have been tweaked with some more added to ensure service levels required are met. Quality is now 60% with Price 40%. Cardiff University Sports wish to establish a lease agreement for a range of cardiovascular fitness equipment. This is an opportunity for bidders to Tender to supply, deliver, install cardiovascular gym equipment. During the lease period a maintenance service is also required of the leased equipment. The appointed bidder will be required to provide fitness equipment that is market leading, durable and should meet the needs of Cardiff University Sports and its customers, whilst representing value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029595-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51121000 - Installation services of fitness equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,319 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
piorczynskim@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOGYM

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