Planning

345_28 Fitness Equipment (Supply, Delivery, Installation & Maintenance)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 11:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for establishing a framework related to "345_28 Fitness Equipment (Supply, Delivery, Installation & Maintenance)." This process, currently tagged as "planned," falls within the goods industry category, focusing on fitness equipment such as cardiovascular, strength, and functional items. Located in the United Kingdom, this planned procurement is valued at GBP 40,000,000 and aims to support various regions across the UK. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, with businesses being alerted of future opportunities around 30th September 2027. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st February 2028 and conclude on 31st January 2030, with a possibility of extension up to 31st January 2032.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fitness equipment, as well as those capable of delivering, installing, and maintaining such goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the declared suitability for SMEs in the tender specifics. Firms with a robust track record in meeting framework agreements and adept at managing large-scale public sector contracts will find this tender appealing. By engaging with this procurement, businesses will have the potential to expand their influence in the public sector market, thereby enhancing their portfolio and sustaining long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

345_28 Fitness Equipment (Supply, Delivery, Installation & Maintenance)

Notice Description

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ For details of ESPO Frameworks, please visit https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework for the purchase of fitness equipment including supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of cardiovascular (CV), strength, and functional equipment and associated products and services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042953-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

37440000 - Fitness equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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