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Lode Excalibur sport wingate bike with PFM

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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25 Nov 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a "Lode Excalibur sport wingate bike with PFM". The contract was a direct procurement method, bypassing competition due to its classification as below threshold. This equipment will be used in the sport science laboratories at the university, located in Luton, UK. The process culminated in an award notice dated 25 November 2025, and the contract's completion spans from 2 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The contracting authority involved is the University of Bedfordshire, and the procurement category is classified under "goods", specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying laboratory and precision equipment. The awarded supplier, Cranlea Human Performance Ltd, reflects the suitability for SMEs to engage with the University's procurement processes, potentially expanding their reach in the domain of educational and research equipment supply. Businesses focusing on innovative sports science solutions or aiming to engage with educational institutions may find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for scaling their operations.

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Notice Title

Lode Excalibur sport wingate bike with PFM

Notice Description

The Lode bike we are wanting to by is to replace existing obsolete versions in the sport science labs. The equipment is used heavily for teaching and research purposes (UG and PG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e80c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076743-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,287 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANLEA HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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