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C26031 - On Call Gym Equipment

Kent Fire & Rescue Service

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18 Aug 2026 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent Fire & Rescue Service procured gym equipment for operational fitness training at its on-call fire stations across Kent. The requirement is for gymnasium and fitness equipment, supplied by Fitness Warehouse Ltd trading as Gym Gear. This is a goods procurement focused on equipping facilities used by on-call firefighters for operational fitness purposes. The buyer is Kent Fire & Rescue Service, a public-sector emergency service based in Maidstone. The scope is a single equipment requirement rather than a wider facilities-management or training-services contract, so relevant businesses are manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of commercial gym equipment able to support fire and rescue service fitness facilities in Kent.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. Kent Fire & Rescue Service made a direct award through ESPO framework 345_24, Fitness Equipment, lot 2, using an award procedure without prior publication of a competition. The contract was signed on 17 August 2026 and awarded to Fitness Warehouse Ltd. Its value is £107,271. The contract runs from 12 October 2026 to 11 October 2029. The stated award basis was price. The tender record also marks its single lot as cancelled, while the award and contract are recorded as active; the published outcome therefore identifies Fitness Warehouse Ltd as the appointed supplier. One bid was recorded for the lot.

This award shows that Kent Fire & Rescue Service buys commercial gym equipment to support operational fitness training at its on-call fire stations, using an established public-sector framework route and selecting on price. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would include businesses with a broad range of gymnasium equipment suitable for workplace or operational training environments, and the ability to supply equipment across Kent. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate competitive pricing, dependable distribution and the capacity to equip multiple fire-station facilities as required. Experience supplying public-sector, emergency-service or other occupational fitness facilities would help show an understanding of robust equipment requirements and operational use.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C26031 - On Call Gym Equipment

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue have appointed Fitness Warehouse Ltd T/A Gym Gear to provide the gym equipment required for operational fitness training at the on call fire stations. This contract was direct awarded via the ESPO framework 345_24 Fitness Equipment - lot 2. Contract to commence 12th October 2026 and expires 11th October 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent Fire and Rescue have appointed Fitness Warehouse Ltd T/A Gym Gear to provide the gym equipment required for operational fitness training at the on call fire stations. This contract was direct awarded via the ESPO framework 345_24 Fitness Equipment - lot 2. Contract to commence 12th October 2026 and expires 11th October 2029.

Procurement Information

Awarded via direct award via the ESPO framework 345_24 - fitness Equipment - Lot 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e68e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078549-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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
£107,271 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
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
Kent Fire & Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fitness Warehouse Ltd

Further Information

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