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title: "237_26 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment"
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# 237_26 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0509cd

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## Summary

ESPO has concluded a procurement process for the "237_26 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment" framework, primarily targeting the supply and delivery of athletics and gymnastics equipment. The buyer, ESPO based in Leicester, UK, conducted the procurement using an open procedure, in line with the UK's sub-central government public authority standards. The framework is extensive, covering several lots including athletics equipment and portable and fixed gymnastics equipment, with deliveries to both ESPO's distribution centre and directly to customer establishments within the UK. The award phase was completed recently on 5th February 2026, with contracts signed on 28th January 2026. The procurement cycle has progressed into the award stage, with multiple suppliers securing active contracts across the various lots selected for their offerings in sports and gymnasium equipment.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in sports and gymnasium equipment, given the framework's open call for participation and substantial framework value. It is noteworthy that the procurement encourages businesses that can deliver both small and large-scale supplies efficiently, providing a substantial platform for business growth and expansion in public sector markets. With the framework agreement in place, suppliers can benefit from predictable demand and establish long-term relationships with a credible buyer like ESPO, facilitating strategic scaling and market penetration. The framework's structure accommodates flexibility through both competitive and non-competitive call-offs, thereby adapting to supplier strengths in meeting procurement needs, which could be ideal for businesses looking to expand their operational scope in the UK public sector.

## Notice

ESPO catalogue framework for the supply and delivery of athletics equipment and portable and fixed gymnastics equipment, for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments (ESPO Only Framework). The framework is divided into 7 lots (Lot 8 was NOT awarded).

### Lot Information

Athletics and Sports Day Equipment

The supply of athletics and sports day equipment including, but not limited to, shotputs, hammers, discusses, javelins and relay batons, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, as well as for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Athletics Equipment and Kits

The supply of athletics equipment and kits including, but not limited to, high jump stands, hurdles and athletics kits, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, as well as for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Gymnastics Equipment

The supply of gymnastics equipment including rhythmic gymnastics clubs, scarves and balls, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Timing Devices

The supply of timing devices including, but not limited to, stopwatches, timers and hand tally counters, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, as well as for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Soft and Early Year Gymnastics

The supply of soft gymnastic equipment and early years gymnastic equipment including, but not limited to, balance beams, springboards, vaults, balance boards and benches, for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Traditional Gymnastics Equipment

The supply of traditional loose gymnastic equipment including, but not limited to, balance benches, balance beams, bar boxes, planks and vaulting equipment, for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Fixed Gymnastics Equipment

The supply of fixed gymnastics equipment including, but not limited to, mobile climbing frames and accessories, for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Trampolines

The supply of trampolines including, but not limited to, mini tramps, trampolines and safety equipment and accessories, for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

### Planning Information

The purpose of the Preliminary market engagement (PME) is to cover a range of topics designed to best explore our requirements in a possible future procurement. These topics may include:
1. develop ESPO's requirements and approach to the procurement
2. help better identify suitable suppliers in the market and their supply chains
3. understand products/service offerings from suppliers and the marketplace in general
Engagement with suppliers is anticipated to be a mix of methods, including Requests for Information (RFI) and meetings (both virtual and/or in-person). Visits to supplier's premises may also be used where deemed to be of particular use.
For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows:
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '237_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.
Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation - optional responses are required by 12/05/2025.
In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed).
Notwithstanding the above process, as this procurement exercise is a renewal of an existing ESPO framework, ESPO reserves the right to engage with some, all or none of the incumbent suppliers appointed to the existing framework, alongside any additional suppliers identified following the above expression of interest and/or RFI exercise.
Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO.
A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, in this preliminary market engagement shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010607-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,920,000 |
| Lots value | £1,920,000 |
| Awards value | £1,672,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,393,333 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Additional buyers | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | A S T; ALAN RANSOME SPORTING GOODS GROUP LIMITED (T/A RANSOME SPORTING GOODS; BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE; EVEQUE LEISURE EQUIPMENT; FOAMS 4 SPORTS; GAMEZ GALORE; NIELS LARSEN; PHILLIPS-TUFTEX; SPORTSAFE; TEXET SALES; UNIVERSAL SERVICES (SPORTS EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 18523000 - Stopwatches
- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010607-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 15:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001578-2026
- 13 Aug 2025 at 15:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048547-2025
- 30 Apr 2025 at 09:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017846-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010607-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001578-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048547-2025
  13th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017846-2025
  30th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  Please refer to the procurement/tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).

## Notice URLs

- http://rsgsport.com
- http://tuftexsports.co.uk
- http://www.bishopsport.co.uk
- http://www.eveque.co.uk
- http://www.foams4sports.co.uk
- http://www.gamezgalore.co.uk
- http://www.nielslarsen.co.uk
- http://www.sportsafeuk.com
- http://www.texet.com
- https://www.astopwatch.co.uk
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.universalservicesuk.co.uk/

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