Planning

The Provision of a Suite of Gym Equipment

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council is in the planning phase of a public procurement process titled "The Provision of a Suite of Gym Equipment." The procurement is aimed at acquiring new gym equipment for the All Seasons facility, including a potential maintenance contract for cardio and weights machines over a 3 to 5-year period. This opportunity falls within the "goods" category and bears a classification of gymnasium equipment (CPV 37420000). The procurement is above the threshold, indicating a substantial contract value. The location of delivery is specified as the region UKD47 in the United Kingdom. A preliminary engagement notice was published on 7th January 2026, with market engagement documentation due on 21st January 2026, and the contract period is anticipated to start on 30th March 2026.

This procurement presents a strong opportunity for businesses specialising in gym equipment manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance. Given the potential for an extended maintenance contract, companies that provide both equipment sales and ongoing support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The tender is specifically marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing such companies the chance to expand their market presence through a partnership with a sub-central government authority like Chorley Council. Companies with a robust supply chain and experience in public sector procurement stand to benefit significantly from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Suite of Gym Equipment

Notice Description

Chorley Council's intention is to purchase a Suite of new Gym Equipment for the All Seasons. Chorley Council are also looking at the possibility of establishing a maintenance contract on all purchased cardio & weights machines for either a 3 or 5 year period.

Planning Information

Please access documentation for this market engagement via - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=468b0b47-b1eb-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000933-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jan 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chorley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

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