Award

Lode Excalibur sport wingate bike with PFM

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire, located in Luton, acted as the buying organisation for a procurement process titled "Lode Excalibur sport wingate bike with PFM." This procurement aimed to acquire a Lode bike to replace obsolete models in their sport science labs, used extensively for teaching and research. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contractual award was completed on 1st December 2025, with the contract period set from 2nd January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage was the Award stage, and it used a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in supplying niche, high-precision laboratory equipment, specifically in the academic sector. While this opportunity was awarded directly to Cranlea Human Performance Ltd, the sole UK supplier of Lode equipment, future similar procurements could appeal to SMEs with capabilities in supplying research and educational institutions. Suppliers who focus on direct deals with public undertakings and have a pre-established reputation or exclusive distribution rights for specific high-demand products may find lucrative prospects in this domain.

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Notice Title

Lode Excalibur sport wingate bike with PFM

Notice Description

Cranlea Human performance are the sole UK supplier of Lode equipment. 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-05ec99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078772-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 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
Active
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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