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Gym Equipment

University of Kent

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15 Jul 2026 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by The University Of Kent pertains to the supply of gym equipment, specifically classified under the Gymnasium equipment sector (CPV code: 37420000). The procurement, categorised as goods, was conducted via a limited method – a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process was completed with the contract awarded on 1st July 2026 to TECHNOGYM UK LTD, confirmed with an active status as of mid-July. The procurement covers delivery to various regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, and it falls outside the directive’s application scope. It was managed under the framework Y23064, despite one lot being cancelled during the tender process.

This procurement offers a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specialising in sports and fitness equipment. Given the direct award nature, businesses with a reputation for quality and competitive pricing, such as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), can leverage direct relationships with public institutions like universities. The contract value of £575,091 illustrates significant financial opportunities, enhancing business portfolios and potential for future public sector engagements. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the educational sector, courtesy of the University of Kent's educational focus as a body governed by public law.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gym Equipment

Notice Description

Provision of Gym Equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Playground, Fitness and Sports Equipment and Leisure Facilities FORM OF DIRECT AWARD FRAMEWORK Y23064

Procurement Information

Playground, Fitness and Sports Equipment and Leisure Facilities FORM OF DIRECT AWARD FRAMEWORK Y23064

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066685-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£575,091 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Technogym UK Ltd

Further Information

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