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Refurbishment of Campus Gyms

University of Cumbria

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Jul 2026 at 08:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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28 May 2026 at 09:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria procured refurbishment works for fitness suites at its Carlisle and Lancaster campuses. The requirement covers modernising the gyms by replacing outdated strength and cardio equipment with new equipment supplied on a lease basis. It also includes replacing flooring and decorating the fitness-suite areas to improve their appearance and appeal. This is a combined gym construction and gym-equipment requirement, involving both physical refurbishment and the supply or leasing of commercial fitness equipment. Businesses would need to provide, coordinate or manage equipment replacement alongside flooring and decorative works across the two university campuses. The buying organisation is the University of Cumbria, a public authority based in Cumbria.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. It was a single-lot requirement, with five bids received, including two from SMEs. The contract was awarded to Johnson Health Tech t/a Matrix Fitness on 28 May 2026. The awarded value is £159,473.43 excluding VAT, or £191,368.11 including VAT. The award record gives a contract period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031; the signed contract records the period as 27 July 2026 to 30 June 2031. The contract was signed on 24 July 2026 and is active. The award was for works, covering gymnasium construction work and gymnasium equipment. The selected supplier is based in Stoke-on-Trent.

This procurement demonstrates a university requirement for a coordinated campus-gym refurbishment rather than equipment supply alone. Suppliers well placed for comparable work would combine commercial strength and cardio equipment provision with the ability to arrange leasing, remove and replace existing equipment, manage flooring replacement and deliver decorative finishes. Experience working across multiple education or public-sector sites would support credible delivery, as would the capacity to coordinate separate trades and equipment installation while keeping disruption to campus users under control. The competition attracted five bids, showing that the requirement is contestable and that smaller businesses may participate, with two SME bids reaching the final stage. A strong competitor would therefore present a complete refurbishment solution, reliable project management and evidence of delivering durable gym environments at similar institutional scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of Campus Gyms

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a Supplier to refurbish the Fitness Suites within their Carlisle and Lancaster Campuses to modernise and replace all current outdated strength and cardio equipment with new updated equipment which will be leased. This tender is to also replace flooring and complete decoration to create a visual impact and appeal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a71c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069985-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

45212222 - Gymnasium construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,473 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£159,473 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Cumbria
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Johnson Health Tech UK Limited

Further Information

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