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Power Assisted Equipment

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2026 at 07:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council, in collaboration with the Essex Procurement Partnership, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Power Assisted Equipment". This project is focused on acquiring a specialised power-assisted exercise suite intended for individuals with limited mobility or chronic health conditions. The exercise suite will feature electronic power adjustment technology to aid users' natural range of motion. Submissions of interest are sought by 22 July 2026. The procurement is categorised under the goods industry, specifically gymnasium and fitness equipment, and is situated in Benfleet, UK. The contract period is planned to run from 11 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an estimated value of £88,000, excluding VAT.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in advanced fitness solutions and technology to broaden their service offerings to public sector clients. SMEs focused on health and fitness innovations, particularly those equipped with the capability to handle software integration and provide medical-grade monitoring solutions, would find this tender particularly relevant. Involvement in this procurement could enhance market presence and allow businesses to showcase their expertise in supplying tailored exercise technologies for users with special needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Power Assisted Equipment

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) via the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP) is seeking expressions of interest from the market for the provision of a specialised, power-assisted exercise suite designed specifically for users with limited mobility or chronic health conditions. The equipment must utilise electronic power adjustment technology to assist the user's natural range of motion, allowing for passive exercise that is not possible on traditional resistance-based gym machinery. The suite requires dedicated hardwired data points for real-time software updates and medical grade user tracking

Planning Information

EPP would like to receive expressions of interest from suppliers in the market that are capable of delivering CPBCs requirements and would like to understand what potential product/solutions they currently supply. Your response is important as it will allow a better understanding of the current market offerings and interest Interested suppliers are asked to express an interest and provide any relevant information Wednesday 22 July 2026. We will then follow up on the expressions of interest with further questions via email or virtual meetings on a case by base basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063905-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

37440000 - Fitness equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Further Information

Notice Documents

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