---
title: "GPS accelerometer system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# GPS accelerometer system

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685f3

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## Summary

The procurement process for a GPS accelerometer system is managed by The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The initiative, under the title "GPS accelerometer system," falls within the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date being 20th April 2026. The tender incorporates multiple items, including hardware and software for elite sports performance analysis. The contract, signed on 31st March 2026, spans from this date until 30th March 2031, with a gross value of £63,120. The process adhered to the legal basis of the 2023/54 UK legislation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision sports monitoring and analysis technology. The selected supplier, STATSports Group Limited, is a large enterprise based in Newry, Northern Ireland. Companies with expertise in developing or supplying advanced sports equipment and software could effectively compete in similar procurement processes. The involvement of public authority institutions like The Open University ensures significant exposure and long-term business prospects within the sub-central government sector.

## Notice

Multiple items of equipment including hardware (Elite sports player performance analysis unit x 24, Customer docking station x 1 and Live antenna beacons x 1), ancillary hardware (Vests x 48, Conductive vests x 24, iPad x 1, Laptop x 1 and Heart rate monitor x 24), software (Analysis software (per end user licence) x 4) and services (including warranty on the hardware).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035485-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STATSPORTS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035485-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035485-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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