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title: "Force Plate for Biomechanics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06158c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Force Plate for Biomechanics

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06158c

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has successfully completed its procurement process for the acquisition of a "Force Plate for Biomechanics." This contract falls under the industry category of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring, with delivery in the Bristol region of the United Kingdom (UKK12). The procurement was carried out via a direct method, being under threshold and without competition, indicating a streamlined approach to fulfil specific organisational needs. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award and subsequent contract both active as of January 2026, having been signed on the 23rd of January and covering a two-day delivery period from the 24th to the 25th of January 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production or supply of specialised testing and measuring apparatuses, specifically force plates used in biomechanics. The contract was awarded to Kistler Instruments Limited, a company classified as an SME, suggesting potential openness to similar-sized organisations in future procurements. Businesses with a portfolio in advanced instrumentation and direct engagement capabilities with sub-central government entities, such as academic institutions, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders, thereby fostering business expansion within the niche of scientific and educational equipment supply.

## Notice

18043783 - 9281EAQ10 Force Plate for Biomechanics

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009540-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,160 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KISTLER INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009540-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009540-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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