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05 Aug 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority focused on the supply of gymnasium equipment, along with their servicing and maintenance. The procurement, titled "Service Gymnasium equipment, servicing and maintenance," falls under the industry category of gymnasium equipment (CPV 37420000) and covers several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and more. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure, circumventing the need for a prior call for competition, and the contract was awarded as part of further competition under the ESPO Framework. The award stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 3rd August 2026 for an amount of £122,045 GBP. The procurement method ensured compliance with framework agreements established following competitive procurement.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies dealing in gymnasium equipment and related services. The contract was awarded to Gym Gear (Fitness Warehouse Limited), a supplier adept in delivering high-quality gym equipment and maintenance services. Businesses well-suited to compete in future similar tenders would include those with robust supply capabilities and expertise in fitness equipment that align with the award criteria, such as goods quality, service and maintenance, and social value. Given the substantial involvement of quality criteria in this tender, companies focused on excellence in service delivery and innovative maintenance solutions will find such opportunities beneficial for expansion across multiple regions. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier, would have the capacity to leverage competitive advantages in a structured framework environment.

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Notice Title

Service Gymnasium equipment, servicing and maintenance.

Notice Description

Supply of service Gymnasium equipment, servicing and maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further Competition ESPO Framework 345_24 Fitness Equipment Lot 2

Options: 1 X 12 Months (Optional) Extension

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded following a further competition conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions of ESPO Framework 345_24 Fitness Equipment- Lot 2 Fitness Equipment. The framework agreement was established following a competitive procurement procedure and advertised through Find a Tender under notice reference 2023/S 000-033283. The Authority conducted the call-off competition in accordance with the framework provisions and awarded the contract to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074327-2026
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
£122,045 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days 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
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE AND WEAR,
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
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
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GYM GEAR (FITNESS WAREHOUSE

Further Information

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