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title: "345_28 Fitness Equipment (Supply, Delivery, Installation & Maintenance)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695a0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# 345_28 Fitness Equipment (Supply, Delivery, Installation & Maintenance)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695a0

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for establishing a framework related to "345_28 Fitness Equipment (Supply, Delivery, Installation & Maintenance)." This process, currently tagged as "planned," falls within the goods industry category, focusing on fitness equipment such as cardiovascular, strength, and functional items. Located in the United Kingdom, this planned procurement is valued at GBP 40,000,000 and aims to support various regions across the UK. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, with businesses being alerted of future opportunities around 30th September 2027. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st February 2028 and conclude on 31st January 2030, with a possibility of extension up to 31st January 2032.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fitness equipment, as well as those capable of delivering, installing, and maintaining such goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the declared suitability for SMEs in the tender specifics. Firms with a robust track record in meeting framework agreements and adept at managing large-scale public sector contracts will find this tender appealing. By engaging with this procurement, businesses will have the potential to expand their influence in the public sector market, thereby enhancing their portfolio and sustaining long-term growth.

## Notice

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ For details of ESPO Frameworks, please visit https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework for the purchase of fitness equipment including supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of cardiovascular (CV), strength, and functional equipment and associated products and services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042953-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37440000 - Fitness equipments

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:33 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042953-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042953-2026
  11th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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