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GPS accelerometer system

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a GPS accelerometer system is managed by The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The initiative, under the title "GPS accelerometer system," falls within the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date being 20th April 2026. The tender incorporates multiple items, including hardware and software for elite sports performance analysis. The contract, signed on 31st March 2026, spans from this date until 30th March 2031, with a gross value of £63,120. The process adhered to the legal basis of the 2023/54 UK legislation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision sports monitoring and analysis technology. The selected supplier, STATSports Group Limited, is a large enterprise based in Newry, Northern Ireland. Companies with expertise in developing or supplying advanced sports equipment and software could effectively compete in similar procurement processes. The involvement of public authority institutions like The Open University ensures significant exposure and long-term business prospects within the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Title

GPS accelerometer system

Notice Description

Multiple items of equipment including hardware (Elite sports player performance analysis unit x 24, Customer docking station x 1 and Live antenna beacons x 1), ancillary hardware (Vests x 48, Conductive vests x 24, iPad x 1, Laptop x 1 and Heart rate monitor x 24), software (Analysis software (per end user licence) x 4) and services (including warranty on the hardware).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035485-2026
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
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

STATSPORTS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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