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Force Plate for Biomechanics

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has successfully completed its procurement process for the acquisition of a "Force Plate for Biomechanics." This contract falls under the industry category of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring, with delivery in the Bristol region of the United Kingdom (UKK12). The procurement was carried out via a direct method, being under threshold and without competition, indicating a streamlined approach to fulfil specific organisational needs. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award and subsequent contract both active as of January 2026, having been signed on the 23rd of January and covering a two-day delivery period from the 24th to the 25th of January 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production or supply of specialised testing and measuring apparatuses, specifically force plates used in biomechanics. The contract was awarded to Kistler Instruments Limited, a company classified as an SME, suggesting potential openness to similar-sized organisations in future procurements. Businesses with a portfolio in advanced instrumentation and direct engagement capabilities with sub-central government entities, such as academic institutions, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders, thereby fostering business expansion within the niche of scientific and educational equipment supply.

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Notice Title

Force Plate for Biomechanics

Notice Description

18043783 - 9281EAQ10 Force Plate for Biomechanics

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06158c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009540-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KISTLER INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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