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Upgrade of Indoor Cycling Studio

Blackpool Council

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Borough Council procured an integrated indoor cycling software and hardware solution to upgrade an indoor cycling studio at Active Blackpool. The work covers specialist software for instructor-led and virtual cycling classes, associated operating hardware, and new audio and lighting systems. The solution is intended to improve the member experience, support more flexible programming and allow virtual classes without an instructor being present. It must be compatible with Active Blackpool’s existing indoor cycling bikes. The procurement is primarily for fitness equipment and software, with related lighting and sound installation. Delivery is in Blackpool, England. The requirement combines supply, installation and commissioning rather than software-only provision, so relevant suppliers need to support the complete studio environment and its integration with existing equipment.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. Blackpool Borough Council used a below-threshold direct award without competition following a benchmarking exercise. The assessment considered indicative cost, technical capability, member benefits, compatibility with existing facilities, service requirements and overall value for money. Johnson Health Tech UK Limited was selected as the supplier, with the award made on 24 July 2026. The active contract was signed on 24 July 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030. Its value is £29,150.79 excluding VAT, or £34,980.95 including VAT. There was one completed lot covering the full requirement. The award rationale states that the selected supplier offered the best overall fit for Blackpool’s operational needs and value for money.

This award indicates demand from Blackpool Borough Council for specialist indoor cycling technology that combines software, hardware, audio and lighting in a functioning studio environment. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to demonstrate reliable delivery and commissioning of instructor-led and virtual cycling systems, compatibility with an existing fleet of indoor cycling bikes, and the ability to create an effective audio-visual studio experience. Evidence of improving member access and programme flexibility would be relevant, particularly where virtual sessions reduce reliance on an instructor being physically present. Suppliers should be able to provide an integrated solution rather than isolated equipment, and show sound technical capability, installation capacity, service support and value for money for a public leisure operator.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgrade of Indoor Cycling Studio

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply and installation of an integrated indoor cycling software and hardware solution to support the enhancement of its group cycling provision and improve the member experience whilst being compatible with Active Blackpool's existing IC bikes. The project includes the installation and commissioning of: * Specialist indoor cycling software capable of delivering both instructor-led and virtual cycling classes. * Associated hardware required to support the operation of the software platform. * New audio and lighting systems to create an high-quality studio environment. The solution will enable the delivery of both instructor-led and virtual cycling classes, increasing programme flexibility and extending access to classes without the requirement for an instructor to be present. A benchmarking exercise was undertaken to review available market solutions. This assessment considered indicative costs, technical capabilities, member benefits, compatibility with existing facilities, and the ability to meet service requirements. The outcome of the evaluation identified the proposed supplier as the most suitable provider, offering the best overall fit for operational needs and value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d351
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070318-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

37440000 - Fitness equipments

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

51313000 - Installation services of sound equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 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
Blackpool Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Johnson Health Tech UK Limited

Further Information

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