Award

Cranlea Equipment

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, has successfully completed a procurement process for various pieces of equipment, including the Cortex Metalyzer metabolic cart and Lode Exercise bikes, to be maintained over five years. The procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is classified under 'Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products.' The award stage of this tender is complete, with contracts signed on 4th February 2026 and the goods to be delivered by Cranlea Human Performance Limited from Birmingham. The contract, valued at £56,125.10, runs from 27th February 2026 to 26th February 2031.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical equipment. SMEs like Cranlea Human Performance Limited, which specialise in high-quality, durable medical devices and offer comprehensive maintenance services, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Participation in tenders of this nature not only helps businesses secure revenue but also enhances their reputation within the public procurement sector. With the growing demand for medical equipment by educational institutions, suppliers can leverage this and similar tenders to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Cranlea Equipment

Notice Description

Multiple items of equipment including Cortex Metalyzer metabolic cart, Lode Exercise biked (CPET) and Lode braked cycle including 5 year maintenance and servicing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064982
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010708-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANLEA HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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