This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

06 Jul 2026 at 09:26

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 20:18

Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council initiated a procurement process titled "SKDC-1573 Provision of Gym Equipment," which falls under the goods category of gymnasium equipment. This open procedure was managed by Welland Procurement on behalf of Leisure SK, with the aim to refurbish the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre and install new gym equipment. The process included a successful award to PULSE FITNESS LIMITED, a Cheshire-based SME, responsible for delivery between 1st November and 31st December 2025. The contract's completion status led to its termination as per the classification rationale on 6th July 2026. This procurement followed an open procedure compliant with UK legal frameworks.

This tender offers businesses, particularly those with a track record in public sector procurement and fitness equipment manufacturing, opportunities for substantial involvement in public contracts. Success in this procurement can foster business growth through engagement with local authorities and the provision of innovative fitness technology solutions. SMEs can benefit from this by leveraging their agility and expertise in offering bespoke equipment solutions and integrated technological applications. Such opportunities could position firms as preferred suppliers in similar future public tenders, thus expanding their market reach and business operations.

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Notice Title

SKDC-1573 Provision of Gym Equipment

Notice Description

South Kesteven District Council on behalf of Leisure SK procured a single provider suited to deliver some refurbishments works to the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre and to provide and install a range of new gym equipment. The Supplier had to meet the following minimum requirements: * Have a proven track record of working with local authority and leisure trusts * Offer an app that integrates with the equipment and body analysis machine. * Manufacture their own strength and cardiovascular equipment. * Fully project manage, deliver and install the complete solution by 31/12/2025. Ensure the total cost of all equipment and associated works does not exceed the budget

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063109-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

45212222 - Gymnasium construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,121 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PULSE FITNESS

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