--- title: "Specialist Sports Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-09-16" --- # Specialist Sports Equipment Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c3.json) ## Summary Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint suppliers for Specialist Sports Equipment through an open tender process in the sports goods and equipment industry. The procurement is currently active, with a contract value of £450,000 and key dates including a bid submission deadline of 6th September 2021 and a contract start date of 20th October 2021. The equipment is intended for their newly constructed Institute of Sport located in Manchester, set to open in January 2022. The tender involves three distinct packages comprising diverse requirements such as specialist treadmills and a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometer. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sports equipment, those with expertise in catering to the fitness and rehabilitation sectors, and suppliers of advanced medical imaging devices. Given the comprehensive nature of the specifications, companies that can demonstrate experience in providing high-quality, innovative products alongside installation and training services would be particularly well-positioned to compete successfully. Engaging with this contract could enhance a supplier's profile and foster ongoing partnerships with the university's Institute of Sport. ## Notice Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process, a supplier(s) of Specialist Sport Equipment for our Institute of Sport which is currently approaching building construction completion and opens in January 2022 ### Lot Information Package 1 We require a specialist instrumented treadmill for sports science and sports medicine research providing measurements of three-dimensional ground reaction forces and torques. With a deck size of at approximately 170/65cm or larger, it should also provide a range of belt speeds, elevation to +20%, reverse belt rotation (for downhill running), safety arch plus harness and matt black colour finish to reduce interference with motion capture devices (Mocap).A computer interface and all necessary software, cables, synchronisation and other peripherals needed for operating the treadmill and integrating additional devices should be included, along with software license options, installation and training.Additional devices, including IMUs and EMG may be included in the tender response, but must be clearly priced and identified as optional extras. Mocap will be sourced separately and should not be included in the tender response. The treadmill will be housed in a biomechanics research laboratory on the first floor of the building with double-height clearance. Maximum 32A 3 phase commando socket supply available. Stairway (1.3m wide x 3.0m long x 2.0m high with 1.3m x 3.0m half landing) and service lift to the rear of the building 1.85m deep x 1.45m wide x 2.10m high (900mm wide door) and rated to 1,350kg access are possible. For use, the treadmill will be moved from its storage location at the edge of the laboratory to its testing location towards the centre of the laboratory. Installation and floor fixings should be included. The floor provides 75mm concrete screed with rubber floor finish. Package 2 We require FOUR performance testing treadmills for sports science and sports medicine research.1. One single wide-belt treadmill of approximately 250/125 cm for running and wheelchair testing. Must have matt black finish, wheelchair ramp and stability harness. To be situated on the ground floor laboratory with floor-ceiling clearance of 3.3m (TBC). Maximum 32A 3 phase commando socket supply available.2. One treadmill suitable for use in our extreme environment chamber with temperature ranging from -20 to 40 C. To be situated on the ground floor laboratory with floor-ceiling clearance of 3.0m generally (2.80m at the sides). Maximum 16A 3 phase commando socket supply available.3. Two performance testing treadmills. To be situated on a first-floor laboratory with floor-ceiling clearance of 3.0m. 240v standard power socket supplies available.With a deck size at least 170/65cm or larger, these treadmills must provide a range of belt speeds, elevation to +20% and safety arch plus harness.Where appropriate, a computer interface and all necessary software, cables, synchronisation and other peripherals needed for operating the treadmill and integrating additional devices should be included, along with software license options, installation and training. Reverse belt rotation (for downhill running) should be priced clearly as optional extras.These treadmills should be delivered and installed in November or December 2021, or an agreed date soon afterwards. Package 3 We require a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometer for sports medicine and other clinical research purposes. A large bed size and scanning window with high weight limit are needed to accommodate the full range of body sizes, including large athletes and obese patients. A phantom and other necessary calibration or peripherals should be included. Research-grade image resolution and quality are of high importance.Computer interface, software and scanning sequences should enable analytics for bone, fat and lean mass of total body and regional sites, as well as bone characteristics at clinically relevant regions of interest including the femur and spine. Tender responses should include the scanner, computer interface, software license options, servicing options, installation and training. The scanner will be located in a ground-floor laboratory and should be installed in November or December 2021, or an agreed date soon afterwards. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023074-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment ## Release History - 16 Sep 2021 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023074-2021 - 6 Aug 2021 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019028-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home - https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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