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title: "Award Notice for the Supply of Gym Equipment Under Sports, Fitness & Play Equipment framework agreement Reference: EFM3178 CPC Lot 2: Commercial Fitness and Gym Equipment"
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# Award Notice for the Supply of Gym Equipment Under Sports, Fitness & Play Equipment framework agreement Reference: EFM3178 CPC Lot 2: Commercial Fitness and Gym Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d61df4c-9d5b-4aa5-b892-098d22adf260

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## Summary

The University of Chester procured commercial fitness and gym equipment as goods, classified under CPV 37420000. The requirement covered the supply of all gym equipment needed by the university, in line with defined technical specifications and performance requirements. Delivery is for the North West of England. The purchase was made through the Sports, Fitness & Play Equipment framework agreement, reference EFM3178 CPC, Lot 2: Commercial Fitness and Gym Equipment. The university accesses the framework as a member of NWUPC. This is a single-supplier requirement, with the appointed supplier responsible for supplying the complete equipment requirement rather than only selected items.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 2 June 2026 at 10:00. Life Fitness (UK) Limited was awarded the contract on 10 June 2026 for £100,000 including the stated rounded-up value. The contract period runs from 11 June 2026 to 31 July 2031, including optional extension periods. The award was made to one supplier for the full requirement. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The buyer is the University of Chester.

This award indicates demand from the University of Chester for a single supplier able to provide a complete commercial gym and fitness equipment package, rather than a narrow product line. Businesses suited to similar work should be able to supply a broad equipment range, interpret and meet detailed technical specifications, and demonstrate reliable delivery across the North West. Smaller businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises were identified as suitable organisation types, so the requirement is not restricted to large companies. A credible future competitor would also need to understand call-offs from the Sports, Fitness & Play Equipment framework and be capable of managing the university’s full equipment requirement through one supplier relationship.

## Notice

This Award Notice follows University of Chester seeking tenders to appoint one supplier capable of supplying all required gym equipment in accordance with defined technical specifications and performance requirements, under the Sports, Fitness & Play Equipment framework agreement, Reference: EFM3178 CPC, Lot 2: Commercial Fitness and Gym Equipment The University can access this agreement as a member of NWUPC. All values in this award notice have been rounded up and the contract end date includes the optional extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1508c26b-c050-4a2a-b1a7-8ed82db24c8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Postcode area | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Life Fitness (UK) Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2026 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1508c26b-c050-4a2a-b1a7-8ed82db24c8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1508c26b-c050-4a2a-b1a7-8ed82db24c8f
  17th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk

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