---
title: "Lode Excalibur sport wingate bike with PFM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e80c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# Lode Excalibur sport wingate bike with PFM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e80c

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a "Lode Excalibur sport wingate bike with PFM". The contract was a direct procurement method, bypassing competition due to its classification as below threshold. This equipment will be used in the sport science laboratories at the university, located in Luton, UK. The process culminated in an award notice dated 25 November 2025, and the contract's completion spans from 2 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The contracting authority involved is the University of Bedfordshire, and the procurement category is classified under "goods", specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying laboratory and precision equipment. The awarded supplier, Cranlea Human Performance Ltd, reflects the suitability for SMEs to engage with the University's procurement processes, potentially expanding their reach in the domain of educational and research equipment supply. Businesses focusing on innovative sports science solutions or aiming to engage with educational institutions may find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for scaling their operations.

## Notice

The Lode bike we are wanting to by is to replace existing obsolete versions in the sport science labs. The equipment is used heavily for teaching and research purposes (UG and PG

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076743-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,287 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANLEA HUMAN PERFORMANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 10:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076743-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076743-2025
  25th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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