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09 Jul 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, a sub-central public authority, has completed a direct procurement process for the renewal of fitness testing equipment to be used within the Faculty of Life Science and Education. This contract, valued at £86,185.90 gross, was initiated under Welsh devolved regulations and awarded to VALD Operations Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting fitness equipment. The contract period extends from 25th June 2026 to 24th June 2030, with the procurement conducted without competition due to its below-threshold status. The awarded supplier is located in London, while the delivery location is Pontypridd, UK.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in fitness equipment and supplies. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing high-quality fitness testing apparatus, possibly those that are large-scale operations like VALD Operations Limited, could have strong competitive advantages in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish or strengthen their market presence within the education sector and expand their operations by addressing the specific needs of academic institutions. This case underscores the potential benefits for suppliers who align their offerings with the governmental and educational demands prevalent in the UK regions.

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Notice Title

Fitness Testing Equipment

Notice Description

University of South Wales has awarded a 4 year contract to renew the fitness testing equipment within the Faculty of Life Science and Education to assess the physical performance and screen for injury risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064878-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

37440000 - Fitness equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,821 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALD OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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