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30 Jun 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by North Lincolnshire Council concerns the ESPO 374_24 contract for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of fitness equipment. The contract, valued at £300,000, was secured through a direct award to Life Fitness (UK) Ltd, facilitated by the ESPO 345_24 Sports, Leisure, Fitness & Play Equipment Framework under Lot 2. This procurement, falling within the industry category of sports goods and equipment, was finalised on 1st April 2026. Positioned in the UKE13 region, the process adhered to a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of sports equipment, particularly those that can offer competitive value in terms of continuity and equipment compatibility. Although the contract has been awarded to Life Fitness, smaller suppliers can look for potential subcontracting opportunities or future bids in similar frameworks. Companies specialising in gym or leisure equipment, and those capable of fostering strong partnerships with regional authorities like North Lincolnshire Council, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

ESPO 374_24 Fitness Equipment (supply, delivery, installation and maintenance)

Notice Description

A Short description of the procurement The procurement is for the direct award of a three-year contract to Life Fitness for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of fitness equipment. The contract has been awarded through the ESPO 345_24 Sports, Leisure, Fitness & Play Equipment Framework, Lot 2 - Fitness Equipment, in accordance with the framework terms and the Council's Contract Procedure Rules. The direct award has been selected following due diligence confirming that the framework provides competitive value for money and that retaining the existing supplier ensures equipment compatibility, continuity of service, and a consistent maintenance arrangement across all the Council's leisure facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Short description of the procurement The procurement is for the direct award of a three-year contract to Life Fitness for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of fitness equipment. The contract has been awarded through the ESPO 345_24 Sports, Leisure, Fitness & Play Equipment Framework, Lot 2 - Fitness Equipment, in accordance with the framework terms and the Council's Contract Procedure Rules. The direct award has been selected following due diligence confirming that the framework provides competitive value for money and that retaining the existing supplier ensures equipment compatibility, continuity of service, and a consistent maintenance arrangement across all the Council's leisure facilities.

Procurement Information

Direct award via Espo Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c06f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061372-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE FITNESS (UK

Further Information

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