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title: "RFL TaCKLE Mouthguards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031068"
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buyer: "LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY"
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# RFL TaCKLE Mouthguards

Buyer: LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031068

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## Summary

Leeds Beckett University is currently conducting a tender process for the procurement of instrumented mouthguards (iMGs) as part of a research contract with the Rugby Football League and Super League, aimed at undertaking the TaCKLE project. The project focuses on quantifying head acceleration events in rugby league players over a period of up to three years. The tender, classified under the CPV category of sports goods and equipment, is open and has a total value of £250,000. The submission deadline is set for 1 March 2022 at 12:00, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 14:00, all based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports technology and equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of producing high-quality kinematic devices. Companies focused on innovation in safety equipment or those experienced in research partnerships will be particularly well-suited to participate. The potential for a two-year contract with an additional one-year extension presents an advantageous long-term opportunity for suppliers looking to enter or expand within the sports goods market.

## Notice

Leeds Beckett University has secured a research contract with the Rugby Football League, and Super League to undertake the TaCKLE (Tackle and Contact Kinematic, Load and Exposure) project. The TaCKLE project will quantify the head acceleration events (HAEs) and characteristics of rugby league players, from all areas of rugby league, for up to a three-year period. Teams will be primarily based in England, with some Super League teams based in France, and potentially other locations based on promotion and relegation. To undertake the TaCKLE project, Leeds Beckett University will procure instrumented mouthguards (iMGs). These devices need to provide valid and reliable kinematic data from HAEs collected during training and matches.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Leeds Beckett University has secured a research contract with the Rugby Football League, and Super League to undertake the TaCKLE (Tackle and Contact Kinematic, Load and Exposure) project. The TaCKLE project will quantify the head acceleration events (HAEs) and characteristics of rugby league players, from all areas of rugby league, for up to a three-year period. Teams will be primarily based in England, with some Super League teams based in France, and potentially other locations based on promotion and relegation. To undertake the TaCKLE project, Leeds Beckett University will procure instrumented mouthguards (iMGs). These devices need to provide valid and reliable kinematic data from HAEs collected during training and matches. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S7FRJGTQM6

Renewal: 2 year contract with a 1 year extension available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002511-2022 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002511-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk
- http://www.neupc.delta-esourcing.com
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S7FRJGTQM6
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Sports-goods-and-equipment./S7FRJGTQM6
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Sports-goods-and-equipment./S7FRJGTQM6

## Provenance

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